Multiple vulnerabilities in Honeywell Experion PKS, Experion LX, PlantCruise by Experion, Safety Manager and Safety Manager SC

1) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU89022

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5395

CWE-ID: CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote unauthenticated attacker can use specially crafted messages, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Safety Manager: R15x - R162.10

Safety Manager SC: R210.X - R212.1

Experion PKS: before R510.2 HF14

Experion LX: before R511.5 TCU4 HF4

Experion PlantCruise: before R511.5 TCU4 HF4

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-116-04

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

2) Improper Handling of Length Parameter Inconsistency

EUVDB-ID: #VU89029

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5393

CWE-ID: CWE-130 - Improper Handling of Length Parameter Inconsistency

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of length parameter inconsistency. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Safety Manager: R15x - R162.10

Safety Manager SC: R210.X - R212.1

Experion PKS: before R510.2 HF14

Experion LX: before R511.5 TCU4 HF4

Experion PlantCruise: before R511.5 TCU4 HF4

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-116-04

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

3) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU89028

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5394

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can use specially crafted messages, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Safety Manager: R15x - R162.10

Safety Manager SC: R210.X - R212.1

Experion PKS: before R510.2 HF14

Experion LX: before R511.5 TCU4 HF4

Experion PlantCruise: before R511.5 TCU4 HF4

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-116-04

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

4) Buffer Access with Incorrect Length Value

EUVDB-ID: #VU89027

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5396

CWE-ID: CWE-805 - Buffer Access with Incorrect Length Value

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote unauthenticated attacker can use specially crafted messages, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Safety Manager: R15x - R162.10

Safety Manager SC: R210.X - R212.1

Experion PKS: before R510.2 HF14

Experion LX: before R511.5 TCU4 HF4

Experion PlantCruise: before R511.5 TCU4 HF4

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-116-04

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

5) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU89026

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5397

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Safety Manager: R15x - R162.10

Safety Manager SC: R210.X - R212.1

Experion PKS: before R510.2 HF14

Experion LX: before R511.5 TCU4 HF4

Experion PlantCruise: before R511.5 TCU4 HF4

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-116-04

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

6) Binding to an Unrestricted IP Address

EUVDB-ID: #VU89025

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5398

CWE-ID: CWE-1327 - Binding to an Unrestricted IP Address

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to binding to an unrestricted IP address. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Safety Manager: R15x - R162.10

Safety Manager SC: R210.X - R212.1

Experion PKS: before R510.2 HF14

Experion LX: before R511.5 TCU4 HF4

Experion PlantCruise: before R511.5 TCU4 HF4

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-116-04

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

7) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU89024

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5403

CWE-ID: CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote unauthenticated attacker can use specially crafted messages, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Safety Manager: R15x - R162.10

Safety Manager SC: R210.X - R212.1

Experion PKS: before R510.2 HF14

Experion LX: before R511.5 TCU4 HF4

Experion PlantCruise: before R511.5 TCU4 HF4

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-116-04

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

8) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU89023

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5401

CWE-ID: CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote unauthenticated attacker can use specially crafted messages, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Safety Manager: R15x - R162.10

Safety Manager SC: R210.X - R212.1

Experion PKS: before R510.2 HF14

Experion LX: before R511.5 TCU4 HF4

Experion PlantCruise: before R511.5 TCU4 HF4

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-116-04

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

9) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU89021

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5404

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote unauthenticated attacker can use specially crafted messages, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Safety Manager: R15x - R162.10

Safety Manager SC: R210.X - R212.1

Experion PKS: before R510.2 HF14

Experion LX: before R511.5 TCU4 HF4

Experion PlantCruise: before R511.5 TCU4 HF4

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-116-04

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

10) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU89020

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5400

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote unauthenticated attacker can use specially crafted messages, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Safety Manager: R15x - R162.10

Safety Manager SC: R210.X - R212.1

Experion PKS: before R510.2 HF14

Experion LX: before R511.5 TCU4 HF4

Experion PlantCruise: before R511.5 TCU4 HF4

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-116-04

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

11) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU89019

Risk: Medium

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:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5405

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

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input. A remote attacker can trigger an out-of-bounds write and gain access to sensitive information on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Safety Manager: R15x - R162.10

Safety Manager SC: R210.X - R212.1

Experion PKS: before R510.2 HF14

Experion LX: before R511.5 TCU4 HF4

Experion PlantCruise: before R511.5 TCU4 HF4

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-116-04

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

12) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU89018

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5406

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

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted message, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Safety Manager: R15x - R162.10

Safety Manager SC: R210.X - R212.1

Experion PKS: before R510.2 HF14

Experion LX: before R511.5 TCU4 HF4

Experion PlantCruise: before R511.5 TCU4 HF4

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-116-04

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

13) Debug Messages Revealing Unnecessary Information

EUVDB-ID: #VU89017

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5392

CWE-ID: CWE-1295 - Debug Messages Revealing Unnecessary Information

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the debug messages revealing unnecessary information. A remote attacker can extract more information from memory over the network than is required.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Safety Manager: R15x - R162.10

Safety Manager SC: R210.X - R212.1

Experion PKS: before R510.2 HF14

Experion LX: before R511.5 TCU4 HF4

Experion PlantCruise: before R511.5 TCU4 HF4

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-116-04

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

14) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU89016

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5407

CWE-ID: CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Safety Manager: R15x - R162.10

Safety Manager SC: R210.X - R212.1

Experion PKS: before R510.2 HF14

Experion LX: before R511.5 TCU4 HF4

Experion PlantCruise: before R511.5 TCU4 HF4

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-116-04

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

15) Absolute Path Traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU89015

Risk: Medium

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:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5390

CWE-ID: CWE-36 - Absolute Path Traversal

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Safety Manager: R15x - R162.10

Safety Manager SC: R210.X - R212.1

Experion PKS: before R510.2 HF14

Experion LX: before R511.5 TCU4 HF4

Experion PlantCruise: before R511.5 TCU4 HF4

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-116-04

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

16) Exposed dangerous method or function

EUVDB-ID: #VU89014

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5389

CWE-ID: CWE-749 - Exposed Dangerous Method or Function

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the system.

The vulnerability exists due to exposed dangerous method or function. A remote attacker can modify files on Experion controllers or SMSC S300.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Safety Manager: R15x - R162.10

Safety Manager SC: R210.X - R212.1

Experion PKS: before R510.2 HF14

Experion LX: before R511.5 TCU4 HF4

Experion PlantCruise: before R511.5 TCU4 HF4

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-116-04

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	16
CVE-ID	CVE-2023-5395 CVE-2023-5393 CVE-2023-5394 CVE-2023-5396 CVE-2023-5397 CVE-2023-5398 CVE-2023-5403 CVE-2023-5401 CVE-2023-5404 CVE-2023-5400 CVE-2023-5405 CVE-2023-5406 CVE-2023-5392 CVE-2023-5407 CVE-2023-5390 CVE-2023-5389
CWE-ID	CWE-121 CWE-130 CWE-119 CWE-805 CWE-20 CWE-1327 CWE-122 CWE-787 CWE-1295 CWE-36 CWE-749
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software	Safety Manager Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances Safety Manager SC Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances Experion PKS Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration Experion PlantCruise Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration Experion LX Other software / Other software solutions
Vendor	Honeywell International, Inc