Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Schneider Electric Unity PRO prior to V11.1. Unity projects can be compiled as x86 instructions and loaded onto the PLC Simulator delivered with Unity PRO. These x86 instructions are subsequently executed directly by the simulator. A specially crafted patched Unity project file can make the simulator execute malicious code by redirecting the control flow of these instructions.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Schneider-Electric | Unity Pro | <= 11.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93830Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-306-03Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93830Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-306-03Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-8354?
CVE-2016-8354 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in Schneider Electric Unity PRO prior to V11.1. Unity projects can be compiled as x86 instructions and loaded onto the PLC Simulator delivered with Unity PRO. These x86 instruc...
How severe is CVE-2016-8354?
CVE-2016-8354 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8354?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Schneider-Electric Unity Pro.