#VU103433 Use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm in Automation Runtime and mapp View - CVE-2024-8603

Vulnerability identifier: #VU103433

Vulnerability risk: Medium

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-8603

CWE-ID: CWE-327

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Automation Runtime
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications
mapp View
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor: B&R Industrial Automation GmbH

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm in the SSL/TLS component. A remote attacker can masquerade as legitimate services on impacted devices.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Automation Runtime: before 6.1

mapp View: before 6.1

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External links
https://www.br-automation.com/fileadmin/SA25P001-c478fad6.pdf
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-028-01

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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.