CVSS3
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact
HIGH
Integrity Impact
HIGH
Availability Impact
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS
Percentile
9.0%
Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow local attackers to execute code on the system with elevated privileges.
The following products from Siemens are affected:
3.2.1 INCORRECT PERMISSION ASSIGNMENT FOR CRITICAL RESOURCE CWE-732
Affected applications do not properly set permissions for product folders. This could allow an authenticated attacker with low privileges to replace DLLs and conduct a privilege escalation.
CVE-2022-39062 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
3.2.2 EXECUTION WITH UNNECESSARY PRIVILEGES CWE-250
The affected application’s database service is executed as “NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.” This could allow a local attacker to execute operating system commands with elevated privileges.
CVE-2023-38641 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
Siemens reported this vulnerability to CISA.
Siemens has released an update for SICAM TOOLBOX II and recommends updating to the latest version:
Siemens has identified the following specific workaround/mitigation users can apply to reduce risk:
Regulations usually require operators of critical power systems (e.g., TSOs or DSOs) worldwide to build resilience into the power grids by applying multi-level redundant secondary protection schemes. It is, therefore, recommended that the operators check whether appropriate resilient protection measures are in place. The grid design can thus minimize the risk of cyber incidents impacting the grid’s reliability. Siemens \recommends applying the provided security updates using the corresponding tooling and documented procedures made available with the product. An automated means to apply the security updates across multiple product instances may be used if the product supports this capability. Siemens recommends prior validation of any security update before application and supervision by trained staff of the update process in the target environment. As a general security measure Siemens recommends protecting network access with appropriate mechanisms (e.g., firewalls, segmentation, VPN). Siemens advises configuring the environment according to operational guidelines to run the devices in a protected IT environment.
Recommended security guidelines can be found at <https://www.siemens.com/gridsecurity>.
For further inquiries on security vulnerabilities in Siemens products and solutions, please contact the Siemens ProductCERT.
As a general security measure, Siemens recommends protecting network access to devices with appropriate mechanisms. To operate the devices in a protected IT environment, Siemens recommends configuring the environment according to the Siemens’ operational guidelines for industrial security and following recommendations in the product manuals.
Additional information on Siemens industrial security can be found on the Siemens industrial security webpage.
For more information, see the associated Siemens security advisory SSA-975961 in HTML and CSAF.
CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of these vulnerabilities. Specifically, users should:
CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures.
CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov/ics. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies.
Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov/ics in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B–Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies.
Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents.
These vulnerabilities are not exploitable remotely.
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