CVE-2017-6015
Description
Without quotation marks, any whitespace in the file path for Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Activation version 4.00.02 remains ambiguous, which may allow an attacker to link to or run a malicious executable. This may allow an authorized, but not privileged local user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on the system. CVSS v3 base score: 8.8, CVSS vector string: (AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H). Rockwell Automation has released a new version of FactoryTalk Activation, Version 4.01, which addresses the identified vulnerability. Rockwell Automation recommends upgrading to the latest version of FactoryTalk Activation, Version 4.01 or later.
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Affected products
2<4.01+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: <4.01
- (no CPE)range: FactoryTalk Activation Service, Version 4.00.02 and prior versions.
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
3- www.securityfocus.com/bid/96996nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-047-02nvdThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/939382nvdPermissions RequiredVendor Advisory
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