9AKK108471A4462

Vulnerability from csaf_abb - Published: 2025-08-11 00:30 - Updated: 2025-09-04 00:30
Summary
ELSB/BLBA ASPECT advisory several CVEs

Notes

Summary
ABB became aware of vulnerabilities in ASPECT product versions listed as affected in the advisory. The earliest report dates to June 2023. ABB has fixed most of the vulnerabilities reported. At the moment there are no plans of corrective measures for remaining vulnerabilities in the affected products. ASPECT is an on-premise Building Management System (BMS) that provides an additional option to be remotely accessible. In order to support customers’ demand for cloud connectivity, ABB has decided to replace ASPECT and will introduce customers to a new solution based on the latest Industry level cyber security standards. The new solution will bring HW and SW capabilities that reflect state-of-the-art technology and is delivered including a maintenance plan that offers customers the best planning security. Customers who have concerns about continuing the operation of ASPECT may contact ABB sales service to become advised about further support options.
General security recommendations
For any installation of software-related ABB products and especially for products in scope of the ASPECT product line, we strongly recommend the following (non-exhaustive) list of cyber security practices: • Ensure that all ASPECT products are upgraded to the latest firmware version. Please find the latest version of ASPECT firmware on the respective product homepage • Isolate special purpose networks (e.g. for automation systems) and remote devices behind firewalls and separate them from any general-purpose network (e.g. office or home networks). • Install physical controls so no unauthorized personnel can access your devices, components, peripheral equipment, and networks. • Never connect programming software or computers containing programming software to any network other than the network for the devices that it is intended for. • Scan all data imported into your environment before use to detect potential malware infections. • Minimize network exposure for all ASPECT ports and endpoints to ensure that they are not accessible directly from the Internet. • Ensure all nodes are always up to date in terms of installed software, operating system, and firmware patches as well as antivirus and firewall. • When remote access is required, use secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Recognize that VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. • Authorized users shall change all default credentials during commissioning of an ASPECT system. If credentials have not been changed during commission state, ABB advises to change each changeable credential at the earliest
Support
For additional instructions and support please contact your local ABB service organization. For contact information, see www.abb.com/contactcenters. Information about ABB’s cyber security program and capabilities can be found at www.abb.com/cybersecurity
Notice
The information in this document is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by ABB. ABB provides no warranty, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, for the information contained in this document, and assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. In no event shall ABB or any of its suppliers be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages of any nature or kind arising from the use of this document, or from the use of any hardware or software described in this document, even if ABB or its suppliers have been advised of the possibility of such damages. This document and parts hereof must not be reproduced or copied without written permission from ABB, and the contents hereof must not be imparted to a third party nor used for any unauthorized purpose. All rights to registrations and trademarks reside with their respective owners.
Mitigating factors
The vulnerabilities reported in scope of this document are only exploitable if attackers can access the network segment where ASPECT is installed and exposed directly to the internet. ABB therefore recommends the following guidelines to protect customer networks: • ASPECT devices should never be exposed directly to the Internet either via a direct ISP connection nor via NAT port forwarding. If remote access to an ASPECT system is a customer requirement, the system shall operate behind a firewall. Users accessing ASPECT remotely shall do this using a VPN Gateway allowing access to the network segment where ASPECT is installed and configured • Note: it is crucial that the VPN Gateway and Network is set up in accordance with best industry standards and maintained in terms of security patches for all related components • Authorized users shall change all default credentials during commissioning of an ASPECT system. If credentials have not been changed during commission state, ABB advises to change each changeable credential at the earliest • Ensure that all ASPECT products are upgraded to the latest firmware version. Please find the latest version of ASPECT firmware on the respective product homepage
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