QID 591314

Date Published: 2023-02-01

QID 591314: Siemens Automation License Manager Multiple Vulnerabilities (ICSA-23-012-10,SSA-476715)

AFFECTED PRODUCTS
The following versions of Automation License Manager are affected:
Automation License Manager 5: All versions
Automation License Manager 6: All versions prior to v6.0 SP9 Update 4

QID Detection Logic (Authenticated):
QID checks for the Vulnerable version of Siemens using registry "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Siemens\AUTSW\LicenseManager"

Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to modify and rename license files, extract licenses, and overwrite arbitrary files on the target system, potentially leading to privilege escalation and remote code execution.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.4 severity.
  • Solution

    Customers are advised to refer to CERT MITIGATIONS section ICSA-23-012-10 for affected packages and patching details.

    CVEs related to QID 591314

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ICSA-23-012-10 URL Logo www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-23-012-10
    SSA-476715 URL Logo cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-476715.html
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