Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability was discovered in Siemens SIMATIC WinCC Sm@rtClient for Android (All versions before V1.0.2.2) and SIMATIC WinCC Sm@rtClient for Android Lite (All versions before V1.0.2.2). An attacker with physical access to an unlocked mobile device, that has the affected app running, could bypass the app's authentication mechanism under certain conditions.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens | Simatic Wincc Sm\@Rtclient | <= 1.0.2.1 |
| Siemens | Simatic Wincc Sm\@Rtclient Lite | <= 1.0.2.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99582Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-589378.pdfVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99582Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-589378.pdfVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-6871?
CVE-2017-6871 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability was discovered in Siemens SIMATIC WinCC Sm@rtClient for Android (All versions before V1.0.2.2) and SIMATIC WinCC Sm@rtClient for Android Lite (All versions before V1.0.2.2). An attacke...
How severe is CVE-2017-6871?
CVE-2017-6871 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-6871?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Siemens Simatic Wincc Sm\@Rtclient, Siemens Simatic Wincc Sm\@Rtclient Lite.