Multiple vulnerabilities in LCDS LAquis SCADA

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU17001

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-18988

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing malicious input. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted report format file that may allow to execute script code execution, trigger data exfiltration, or cause a system crash.

Mitigation

Update to version 4.1.0.4150.

Vulnerable software versions

LAquis SCADA: 4.1.0.3870

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:leão_consultoria_e_desenvolvimento_de_sistemas:laquis_scada:4.1.0.3870:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-015-01

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU17002

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-19004

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to an out-of bounds-read when processing malicious input. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted report format file and trigger data exfiltration.

Mitigation

Update to version 4.1.0.4150.

Vulnerable software versions

LAquis SCADA: 4.1.0.3870

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:leão_consultoria_e_desenvolvimento_de_sistemas:laquis_scada:4.1.0.3870:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-015-01

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Code injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU17003

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-19002

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to inject arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper control of generation of code. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted report format file and inject arbitrary code to trigger data exfiltration, cause a system crash or execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation

Update to version 4.1.0.4150.

Vulnerable software versions

LAquis SCADA: 4.1.0.3870

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:leão_consultoria_e_desenvolvimento_de_sistemas:laquis_scada:4.1.0.3870:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-015-01

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

4) Untrusted pointer dereference

EUVDB-ID: #VU17005

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-19029

CWE-ID: CWE-822 - Untrusted Pointer Dereference

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to untrusted pointer dereference. A remote attacker can supply a pointer for a controlled memory address to trigger data exfiltration, cause a system crash or execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation

Update to version 4.1.0.4150.

Vulnerable software versions

LAquis SCADA: 4.1.0.3870

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:leão_consultoria_e_desenvolvimento_de_sistemas:laquis_scada:4.1.0.3870:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-015-01

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

5) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU17006

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-18986

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to out-of-bounds write when handling malicious input. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted report format file and inject arbitrary code to trigger data exfiltration, cause a system crash or execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation

Update to version 4.1.0.4150.

Vulnerable software versions

LAquis SCADA: 4.1.0.3870

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:leão_consultoria_e_desenvolvimento_de_sistemas:laquis_scada:4.1.0.3870:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-015-01

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

6) Relative path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU17007

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-18990

CWE-ID: CWE-23 - Relative Path Traversal

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. A remote attacker can trigger relative path traversal and disclose sensitive information under the context of the web server process.

Mitigation

Update to version 4.1.0.4150.

Vulnerable software versions

LAquis SCADA: 4.1.0.3870

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:leão_consultoria_e_desenvolvimento_de_sistemas:laquis_scada:4.1.0.3870:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-015-01

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

7) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU17004

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-18994

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to an out-of bounds-read when processing malicious input. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted report format file and trigger data exfiltration.

Mitigation

Update to version 4.1.0.4150.

Vulnerable software versions

LAquis SCADA: 4.1.0.3870

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:leão_consultoria_e_desenvolvimento_de_sistemas:laquis_scada:4.1.0.3870:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-015-01

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

8) Improper neutralization of special elements

EUVDB-ID: #VU17008

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-18992

CWE-ID: CWE-74 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to taking in user input without proper sanitation. A remote attacker can execute remote code on the server.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation

Update to version 4.1.0.4150.

Vulnerable software versions

LAquis SCADA: 4.1.0.3870

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:leão_consultoria_e_desenvolvimento_de_sistemas:laquis_scada:4.1.0.3870:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-015-01

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

9) Improper neutralization of special elements

EUVDB-ID: #VU17009

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-18996

CWE-ID: CWE-74 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to taking in user input without proper sanitation. A remote attacker can execute remote code on the server.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation

Update to version 4.1.0.4150.

Vulnerable software versions

LAquis SCADA: 4.1.0.3870

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:leão_consultoria_e_desenvolvimento_de_sistemas:laquis_scada:4.1.0.3870:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-015-01

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

10) Use of hardcoded credentials

EUVDB-ID: #VU17010

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-18998

CWE-ID: CWE-798 - Use of Hard-coded Credentials

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to use of hard-coded credentials. A remote attacker can use these credentials and gain elevated privileges to conduct further attacks.

Mitigation

Update to version 4.1.0.4150.

Vulnerable software versions

LAquis SCADA: 4.1.0.3870

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:leão_consultoria_e_desenvolvimento_de_sistemas:laquis_scada:4.1.0.3870:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-015-01

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

11) Authentication bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU17011

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-19000

CWE-ID: CWE-288 - Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel. A remote attacker can gain access to arbitrary files.

Mitigation

Update to version 4.1.0.4150.

Vulnerable software versions

LAquis SCADA: 4.1.0.3870

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:leão_consultoria_e_desenvolvimento_de_sistemas:laquis_scada:4.1.0.3870:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-015-01

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.