PT-2023-6262 · Siemens · Sicam Pas/Pqs

Published 2023-10-10 · Updated 2024-06-11 · CVE-2023-38640

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

6.6

Medium

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions SICAM PAS/PQS versions V8.00 through V8.21

Description The issue is related to incorrect permission assignment for a critical resource in the SICAM PAS/PQS software, which can be exploited by an authenticated local attacker to read and modify configuration data in the context of the application process.

Recommendations For SICAM PAS/PQS versions V8.00 through V8.21, update to version V8.22 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the specific files and folders installed with insecure permissions to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Incorrect Permission

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Related Identifiers

BDU:2023-06971

CVE-2023-38640

Affected Products

Sicam Pas/Pqs

References · 6

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-38640 · Vendor Advisory
• https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-035466.pdf · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-38640 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2023-06971 · Security Note
• https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-035466.html · Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/71910 · Telegram Post