Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in SINUMERIK by Siemens
CVE-2022-24408

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Siemens
Status
Sinumerik Mc
Sinumerik One
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 March 2022

Summary

A security weakness exists in the SINUMERIK MC and SINUMERIK ONE products where a SUID binary named 'sc' allows local attackers to execute system commands or alter system files. By manipulating this binary, attackers could potentially gain elevated root privileges, compromising the integrity and security of the affected systems. This vulnerability underscores the importance of maintaining updated software versions to mitigate risks associated with privilege escalation.

Affected Version(s)

SINUMERIK MC All versions < V1.15 SP1

SINUMERIK ONE All versions < V6.15 SP1

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-33721...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
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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