Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Siemens SICAM PAS before 8.00. Because of Storing Passwords in a Recoverable Format, an authenticated local attacker with certain privileges could possibly reconstruct the passwords of users for accessing the database.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens | Sicam Pas\/Pqs | < 8.00 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94552Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-336-01Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94552Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-336-01Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-8566?
CVE-2016-8566 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in Siemens SICAM PAS before 8.00. Because of Storing Passwords in a Recoverable Format, an authenticated local attacker with certain privileges could possibly reconstruct the p...
How severe is CVE-2016-8566?
CVE-2016-8566 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8566?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Siemens Sicam Pas\/Pqs.