SB2022010512 - Improper Certificate Validation in Siemens SINUMERIK Edge
Published: January 5, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022010512
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper Certificate Validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-42027)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper certificate validation when initiating a TLS connection. A remote attacker can interfere in the communication path between the client and the intended server and spoof a trusted entity.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.