Local Credential Exposure in Windows Logon due to Memory Weakness
CVE-2020-14480

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Rockwell Automation
Status
Factorytalk View Se
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 February 2022

What is CVE-2020-14480?

A significant vulnerability exists due to usernames and passwords being stored in plaintext within Random Access Memory (RAM). This weakness could allow a local, authenticated attacker to access sensitive credentials, including those required for Windows Logon, potentially compromising the security of the affected systems.

Affected Version(s)

FactoryTalk View SE <= 9.0

FactoryTalk View SE 10.0

References

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-20-177-03
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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