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CVE-2013-0687

6.6 · MEDIUM

The installer routine in Schneider Electric MiCOM S1 Studio uses world-writable permissions for executable files, which allows local users to modify the service or the configuration files, and cons…

Published Apr 18, 2013schneider-electricCWE-264EPSS 0.34%

Overview

CVE-2013-0687 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting schneider-electric micom_s1_studio. It was published on April 18, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The installer routine in Schneider Electric MiCOM S1 Studio uses world-writable permissions for executable files, which allows local users to modify the service or the configuration files, and consequently gain privileges or trigger incorrect protective-relay operation, via a Trojan horse executable file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from schneider-electric. Update micom_s1_studio 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

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0687?

CVE-2013-0687 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting schneider-electric micom_s1_studio. It was published on April 18, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-0687?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-0687?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from schneider-electric. Update micom_s1_studio 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.

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