Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability has been identified in SINUMERIK 808D V4.7 (All versions), SINUMERIK 808D V4.8 (All versions), SINUMERIK 828D V4.7 (All versions < V4.7 SP6 HF1), SINUMERIK 840D sl V4.7 (All versions < V4.7 SP6 HF5), SINUMERIK 840D sl V4.8 (All versions < V4.8 SP3). A local attacker could modify a user-writeable configuration file so that after reboot or manual initiation the system reloads the modified configuration file and attacker-controlled code is executed with elevated privileges. The security vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker with local access to the affected system. Successful exploitation requires user privileges but no user interaction. The vulnerability could allow an attacker to compromise confidentiality, integrity and availability of the system. At the time of advisory publication no public exploitation of this security vulnerability was known.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens | Sinumerik 808D V4.7 Firmware | All versions |
| Siemens | Sinumerik 808D V4.7 | - |
| Siemens | Sinumerik 808D V4.8 Firmware | All versions |
| Siemens | Sinumerik 808D V4.8 | - |
| Siemens | Sinumerik 828D V4.7 Firmware | <= 4.7 |
| Siemens | Sinumerik 828D V4.7 | - |
| Siemens | Sinumerik 840D Sl V4.7 Firmware | <= 4.7 |
| Siemens | Sinumerik 840D Sl V4.7 | All versions |
| Siemens | Sinumerik 840D Sl V4.8 Firmware | <= 4.8 |
| Siemens | Sinumerik 840D Sl V4.8 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106185Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-170881.pdfVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106185Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-170881.pdfVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-11459?
CVE-2018-11459 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A vulnerability has been identified in SINUMERIK 808D V4.7 (All versions), SINUMERIK 808D V4.8 (All versions), SINUMERIK 828D V4.7 (All versions < V4.7 SP6 HF1), SINUMERIK 840D sl V4.7 (All versions <...
How severe is CVE-2018-11459?
CVE-2018-11459 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-2018-11459?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Siemens Sinumerik 808D V4.7 Firmware, Siemens Sinumerik 808D V4.7, Siemens Sinumerik 808D V4.8 Firmware, Siemens Sinumerik 808D V4.8, Siemens Sinumerik 828D V4.7 Firmware.