Vulnerability identifier: #VU89612
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-259
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
SIMATIC CN 4100
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Vendor:
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to the affected device contains hard coded password which is used for the privileged system user root and for the boot loader GRUB by default. A remote attacker can gain root access to the target device.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
External links
http://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-273900.html
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.