ICSA-21-257-03
Vulnerability from csaf_cisa
Published
2021-09-14 00:00
Modified
2021-09-14 00:00
Summary
Schneider Electric Struxureware Data Center Expert

Notes

CISA Disclaimer
This CSAF advisory was extracted from unstructured data and may contain inaccuracies. If you notice any errors, please reach out to the designated contact at CISA CSAF: central@cisa.dhs.gov
Legal Notice
All information products included in https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics are provided "as is" for informational purposes only. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) does not provide any warranties of any kind regarding any information contained within. DHS does not endorse any commercial product or service, referenced in this product or otherwise. Further dissemination of this product is governed by the Traffic Light Protocol (TLP) marking in the header. For more information about TLP, see https://us-cert.cisa.gov/tlp/.
Risk evaluation
Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution.
Critical infrastructure sectors
Commercial Facilities, Energy, Food and Agriculture, Government Facilities, Transportation Systems, Water and Wastewater Systems
Countries/areas deployed
Worldwide
Company headquarters location
France
Recommended Practices
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 onus-cert.cisa.gov. Several recommended practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies.
Recommended Practices
Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage on us-cert.cisa.gov in the Technical Information Paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies. Organizations observing any suspected malicious activity should follow their established internal procedures and report their findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents.
Exploitability
No known public exploits specifically target these vulnerabilities.



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        },
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          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "Locate control and safety system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolate them from the business network.",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0001"
          ]
        },
        {
          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "Install physical controls so no unauthorized personnel can access industrial control and safety systems, components, peripheral equipment, and networks.",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0001"
          ]
        },
        {
          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "Place all controllers in locked cabinets and never leave them in \u201cProgram\u201d mode.",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0001"
          ]
        },
        {
          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "Limit software updates to only those networks where devices targeted by the software updates reside.",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0001"
          ]
        },
        {
          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "Scan all methods of mobile data exchange with the isolated network (e.g., CDs, USB drives, etc.) before use in the terminals or any node connected to these networks.",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0001"
          ]
        },
        {
          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "Do not allow mobile devices that have connected to any other network besides the intended network to connect to the safety or control networks without proper sanitation.",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0001"
          ]
        },
        {
          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and systems, and ensure they are not accessible from the Internet.",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0001"
          ]
        },
        {
          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "When remote access is required, use secure methods, such as virtual private networks (VPNs). Recognize VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. Also, understand VPNs are only as secure as the connected devices.",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0001"
          ]
        },
        {
          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "For more information, refer to the Schneider Electric Recommended Cybersecurity Best Practices document.",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0001"
          ],
          "url": "https://www.se.com/us/en/download/document/7EN52-0390/"
        },
        {
          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "For more details and assistance on how to protect a user\u0027s installation, contact the local Schneider Electric representative or Schneider Electric Industrial Cybersecurity Services.",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0001"
          ],
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        },
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}


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