CVE-2016-7960
low
CVSS v3
2.5
CVSS v2
1.9
VIR risk
2.5
Description
Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) before 14 uses an improper format for managing TIA project files during version updates, which makes it easier for local users to obtain sensitive configuration information via unspecified vectors.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
27%
Patch ETA
—
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
Vendor advisory: cve@mitre.org — https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-287-03
Vendor advisory: cve@mitre.org — http://www.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-869766.pdf
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| siemens | simatic_step_7 | {"endIncluding":"13.010"} | |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93551
- http://www.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-869766.pdf
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-287-03
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93551
- http://www.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-869766.pdf
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-287-03
CWEs
CWE-200
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.