VDB-96860 · CVE-2016-8344 · BID 93950

Honeywell Experion Process Knowledge System input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Honeywell Experion Process Knowledge System. Impacted is an unknown function. Such manipulation leads to input validation. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2016-8344. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Honeywell Experion Process Knowledge System (Knowledge Base Software) (affected version unknown). Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in Honeywell Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) platform: Experion PKS, Release 3xx and prior, Experion PKS, Release 400, Experion PKS, Release 410, Experion PKS, Release 430, and Experion PKS, Release 431. Experion PKS does not properly validate input. By sending a specially crafted packet, an attacker could cause the process to terminate. A successful exploit would prevent firmware uploads to the Series-C devices.

The bug was discovered 10/27/2016. The weakness was published 02/13/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-8344 since 09/28/2016. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 109 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 93950†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

09/28/2016 🔍
10/27/2016 +29 days 🔍
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02/13/2017 +109 days 🔍
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02/14/2017 +1 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-8344 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-8344
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-96860
SecurityFocus: 93950 - Honeywell Experion PKS CVE-2016-8344 Denial of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-8344 - Honeywell - Experion Process Knowledge System - Denial of Service Issue

Entryinfo

Created: 02/14/2017 09:07
Changes: 02/14/2017 09:07 (62)
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Cache ID: 216:1DF:103

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