CVE-2014-2355 (GCVE-0-2014-2355)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2015-01-17 02:00 – Updated: 2025-10-03 17:01
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Summary
The (1) CimView and (2) CimEdit components in GE Proficy HMI/SCADA-CIMPLICITY 8.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted CIMPLICITY screen (aka .CIM) file.
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GE Proficy HMI/SCADA–CIMPLICITY Affected: 0 , ≤ 8.2 (custom)
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Said Arfi
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