Advisory Details

August 23rd, 2022

Measuresoft ScadaPro Server Link Following Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

ZDI-22-1131
ZDI-CAN-16434

CVE ID CVE-2022-2898
CVSS SCORE 6.1, AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Measuresoft
AFFECTED PRODUCTS ScadaPro Server
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows local attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of Measuresoft ScadaPro Server. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the ScadaPro Server installer. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the installer to create a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Measuresoft has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-235-06
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2022-02-01 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2022-08-23 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT Michael DePlante (@izobashi) of Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative
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