CVE Vulnerability

CVE-2018-1168

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on vulnerable installations of ABB MicroSCADA 9.3 with FP 1-2-3. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the configuration of the access controls for the installed product files. The installation procedure leaves critical files open to manipulation by any authenticated user. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-5097.

7.2 /10

CVSS v2.0 :

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 10

Attack Vector

Attack Complexity

Privileges Required

User Interaction

Confidentiality Impact COMPLETE

Integrity Impact COMPLETE

Availability Impact COMPLETE

Scope

7.8 /10

CVSS v3.0 : HIGH

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References
Link Resource
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-141 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://library.e.abb.com/public/7a88a74b12bb492ea138b1f2365d00f6/ABBVU-PGGA-33888_ABB_SoftwareVulnerabilityHandlingAdvisory_Rev_A.pdf?x-sign=MJfu9cHtRUUubpLAYzyWFTmW5W+mg3kZ/nm7F/Jw5HlFTQf4eNyfLAgE8HozRJEC Mitigation Vendor Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1
Information

Published : 2018-02-21 02:29

Updated : 2019-10-09 11:38

NVD link : CVE-2018-1168

Mitre link : CVE-2018-1168

Products Affected
No products.
CWE
CWE-732