TwinCAT/BSD Vulnerable to Local Authentication Bypass

CVE-2024-41173

What is CVE-2024-41173?

The IPC-Diagnostics package contained in Beckhoff's TwinCAT/BSD has a vulnerability that enables a low-privileged attacker to perform a local authentication bypass. This security issue raises concerns as it could lead to unauthorized access and potential exploitation of systems utilizing this package, making it critical for users to evaluate their setups and apply necessary updates or mitigations promptly.

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