Code Execution Vulnerability in Siemens SIMATIC Devices
CVE-2023-37194

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Siemens
Status
Simatic Cp 1604
Simatic Cp 1616
Simatic Cp 1623
Simatic Cp 1626
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 October 2023

Summary

A significant vulnerability has been discovered in various Siemens SIMATIC devices, which exposes the kernel memory to user-mode through direct memory access (DMA). This exposure allows an attacker with administrative privileges to potentially execute arbitrary code on the host system. This poses a serious risk as it could lead to unauthorized system control and compromise the integrity of the device.

Affected Version(s)

SIMATIC CP 1604 All versions

SIMATIC CP 1616 All versions

SIMATIC CP 1623 All versions

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-78484...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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