Uncontrolled Resource Consumption Vulnerability in Schneider Electric Wonderware ArchestrA Logger
CVE-2017-9627

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Schneider Electric
Status
Schneider Electric Wonderware Archestra Logger
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 July 2017

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

An uncontrolled resource consumption issue has been identified in Schneider Electric's Wonderware ArchestrA Logger, specifically in versions up to and including 2017.426.2307.1. This vulnerability potentially permits attackers to deplete the memory resources on the host machine, which may lead to service disruptions and denial of service conditions. If exploited, it could significantly impact system availability and operation.

Affected Version(s)

Schneider Electric Wonderware ArchestrA Logger Schneider Electric Wonderware ArchestrA Logger

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

aaLogger
Created by USSCltd

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99488
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-187-04
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http://software.schneider-electric.com/pdf/security-bulle...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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