PT-2022-1805 · Ptc · Axeda Desktop Server For Windows+1

Published 2022-03-07 · Updated 2022-03-28 · CVE-2022-25246

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

10

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Axeda agent (All versions) Axeda Desktop Server for Windows (All versions)

Description The issue is related to the use of hard-coded credentials for the UltraVNC installation in the affected software. This could allow a remote authenticated attacker to gain full remote control of the host operating system.

Recommendations For Axeda agent (All versions), consider disabling the UltraVNC installation until a patch is available. For Axeda Desktop Server for Windows (All versions), restrict access to the UltraVNC installation to minimize the risk of exploitation. As a temporary workaround, avoid using the hard-coded credentials in the UltraVNC installation until the issue is resolved.

Fix

Using Hardcoded Credentials

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Related Identifiers

BDU:2022-01216

CVE-2022-25246

Affected Products

Axeda Desktop Server For Windows

Axeda Agent

References · 8

• https://ptc.com/en/support/article/CS363561 · Vendor Advisory
• https://safe-surf.ru/upload/VULN/VULN-20220309.14.pdf · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2022-25246 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2022-01216 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-25246 · Security Note
• https://securitylab.ru/news/530491.php · Note
• https://cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-067-01 · Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/39043 · Telegram Post