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CVE-2012-4693

1.9 · LOW

Invensys Wonderware InTouch 2012 R2 and earlier and Siemens ProcessSuite use a weak encryption algorithm for data in Ps_security.ini, which makes it easier for local users to discover passwords by…

Published Dec 18, 2012invensysCWE-310EPSS 0.23%

Overview

CVE-2012-4693 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting invensys wonderware_intouch. It was published on December 18, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Invensys Wonderware InTouch 2012 R2 and earlier and Siemens ProcessSuite use a weak encryption algorithm for data in Ps_security.ini, which makes it easier for local users to discover passwords by reading this file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from invensys. Update wonderware_intouch to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
invensyswonderware_intouch0Affected

References

Refwww.siemens.com/corporate-technology/pool/de/forschungsfelder/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-370812.pdfRefwww.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-348-01.pdfRefwww.siemens.com/corporate-technology/pool/de/forschungsfelder/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-370812.pdfRefwww.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-348-01.pdf

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4693?

CVE-2012-4693 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting invensys wonderware_intouch. It was published on December 18, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2012-4693?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-4693?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from invensys. Update wonderware_intouch to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-4693?

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