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LOW · 3.3

CVE-2023-27408

A vulnerability has been identified in SCALANCE LPE9403 (All versions < V2.1). The `i2c` mutex file is created with the permissions bits of `-rw-rw-rw-`. This file is used as a mutex for multiple appl...

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SCALANCE LPE9403 (All versions < V2.1). The `i2c` mutex file is created with the permissions bits of `-rw-rw-rw-`. This file is used as a mutex for multiple applications interacting with i2c. This could allow an authenticated attacker with access to the SSH interface on the affected device to interfere with the integrity of the mutex and the data it protects.

CVSS Score

3.3

LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
SiemensScalance Lpe9403 Firmware< 2.1
SiemensScalance Lpe9403-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-378

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-27408?

CVE-2023-27408 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). A vulnerability has been identified in SCALANCE LPE9403 (All versions < V2.1). The `i2c` mutex file is created with the permissions bits of `-rw-rw-rw-`. This file is used as a mutex for multiple appl...

How severe is CVE-2023-27408?

CVE-2023-27408 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-27408?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Siemens Scalance Lpe9403 Firmware, Siemens Scalance Lpe9403.