PT-2009-2892 · Ge Fanuc · Ge Fanuc Ifix

Rayford Vaughn + 1 · Published 2009-02-13 · Updated 2017-08-08 · CVE-2009-0216

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

10

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions GE Fanuc iFIX versions 5.0 and earlier

Description The issue involves a weakly encrypted local password file used for client-side authentication, allowing remote attackers to bypass access restrictions and start privileged server login sessions. This can be achieved by either recovering a password or using a modified program module.

Recommendations For GE Fanuc iFIX versions 5.0 and earlier, consider implementing additional authentication mechanisms to strengthen access controls, and restrict access to the password file to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Related Identifiers

CVE-2009-0216

Affected Products

Ge Fanuc Ifix

References · 6

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-0216 · Security Note
• http://support.gefanuc.com/support/index?page=kbchannel&id=S:KB13253&actp=search · Vendor Advisory
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48691 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/33739 · Note
• http://mcgrewsecurity.com/2009/02/10/ge-fanuc-releases-info-on-ifix-vulnerabilities-vu-310355 · Note
• http://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/310355 · Note