ssa-786191
Vulnerability from csaf_siemens
Published
2024-01-09 00:00
Modified
2024-01-09 00:00
Summary
SSA-786191: Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Spectrum Power 7
Notes
Summary
Spectrum Power 7 is affected by a vulnerability that could allow an authenticated local attacker to inject arbitrary code and gain root access.
Siemens has released an update for Spectrum Power 7 and recommends to update to the latest version.
General Recommendations
Operators of critical power systems (e.g. TSOs or DSOs) worldwide are usually required by regulations 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 risk of cyber incidents impacting the grid's reliability can thus be minimized by virtue of the grid design. Siemens strongly recommends applying the provided security updates using the corresponding tooling and documented procedures made available with the product. If supported by the product, an automated means to apply the security updates across multiple product instances may be used. Siemens strongly recommends prior validation of any security update before being applied, and supervision by trained staff of the update process in the target environment. As a general security measure Siemens strongly recommends to protect network access with appropriate mechanisms (e.g. firewalls, segmentation, VPN). It is advised to configure the environment according to our operational guidelines in order to run the devices in a protected IT environment.
Additional Resources
For further inquiries on security vulnerabilities in Siemens products and solutions, please contact the Siemens ProductCERT: https://www.siemens.com/cert/advisories
Terms of Use
Siemens Security Advisories are subject to the terms and conditions contained in Siemens' underlying license terms or other applicable agreements previously agreed to with Siemens (hereinafter "License Terms"). To the extent applicable to information, software or documentation made available in or through a Siemens Security Advisory, the Terms of Use of Siemens' Global Website (https://www.siemens.com/terms_of_use, hereinafter "Terms of Use"), in particular Sections 8-10 of the Terms of Use, shall apply additionally. In case of conflicts, the License Terms shall prevail over the Terms of Use.
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Siemens strongly recommends applying the provided security updates using the corresponding tooling and documented procedures made available with the product. If supported by the product, an automated means to apply the security updates across multiple product instances may be used. Siemens strongly recommends prior validation of any security update before being applied, and supervision by trained staff of the update process in the target environment. As a general security measure Siemens strongly recommends to protect network access with appropriate mechanisms (e.g. firewalls, segmentation, VPN). It is advised to configure the environment according to our operational guidelines in order to run the devices in a protected IT environment.", "title": "General Recommendations" }, { "category": "general", "text": "For further inquiries on security vulnerabilities in Siemens products and solutions, please contact the Siemens ProductCERT: https://www.siemens.com/cert/advisories", "title": "Additional Resources" }, { "category": "legal_disclaimer", "text": "Siemens Security Advisories are subject to the terms and conditions contained in Siemens\u0027 underlying license terms or other applicable agreements previously agreed to with Siemens (hereinafter \"License Terms\"). To the extent applicable to information, software or documentation made available in or through a Siemens Security Advisory, the Terms of Use of Siemens\u0027 Global Website (https://www.siemens.com/terms_of_use, hereinafter \"Terms of Use\"), in particular Sections 8-10 of the Terms of Use, shall apply additionally. In case of conflicts, the License Terms shall prevail over the Terms of Use.", "title": "Terms of Use" } ], "publisher": { "category": "vendor", "contact_details": "productcert@siemens.com", "name": "Siemens ProductCERT", "namespace": "https://www.siemens.com" }, "references": [ { "category": "self", "summary": "SSA-786191: Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Spectrum Power 7 - HTML Version", "url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-786191.html" }, { "category": "self", "summary": "SSA-786191: Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Spectrum Power 7 - CSAF Version", "url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/csaf/ssa-786191.json" }, { "category": "self", "summary": "SSA-786191: Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Spectrum Power 7 - PDF Version", "url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-786191.pdf" }, { "category": "self", "summary": "SSA-786191: Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Spectrum Power 7 - TXT Version", "url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/txt/ssa-786191.txt" } ], "title": "SSA-786191: Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Spectrum Power 7", "tracking": { "current_release_date": "2024-01-09T00:00:00Z", "generator": { "engine": { "name": "Siemens ProductCERT CSAF Generator", "version": "1" } }, "id": "SSA-786191", "initial_release_date": "2024-01-09T00:00:00Z", "revision_history": [ { "date": "2024-01-09T00:00:00Z", "legacy_version": "1.0", "number": "1", "summary": "Publication Date" } ], "status": "interim", "version": "1" } }, "product_tree": { "branches": [ { "branches": [ { "branches": [ { "category": "product_version_range", "name": "All versions \u003c V23Q4", "product": { "name": "Spectrum Power 7", "product_id": "1" } } ], "category": "product_name", "name": "Spectrum Power 7" } ], "category": "vendor", "name": "Siemens" } ] }, "vulnerabilities": [ { "cve": "CVE-2023-44120", "cwe": { "id": "CWE-732", "name": "Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource" }, "notes": [ { "category": "summary", "text": "The affected product\u0027s sudo configuration permits the local administrative account to execute several entries as root user. This could allow an authenticated local attacker to inject arbitrary code and gain root access.", "title": "Summary" } ], "product_status": { "known_affected": [ "1" ] }, "remediations": [ { "category": "vendor_fix", "details": "Update to V23Q4 or later version", "product_ids": [ "1" ] } ], "scores": [ { "cvss_v3": { "baseScore": 7.8, "baseSeverity": "HIGH", "vectorString": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C", "version": "3.1" }, "products": [ "1" ] } ], "title": "CVE-2023-44120" } ] }
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