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CVE-2017-9967

7.8 · HIGH

A security misconfiguration vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's IGSS SCADA Software versions 12 and prior.

Published Feb 12, 2018EPSS 0.38%

Overview

CVE-2017-9967 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 12, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A security misconfiguration vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's IGSS SCADA Software versions 12 and prior. Security configuration settings such as Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) and Data Execution prevention (DEP) were not properly configured resulting in weak security.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9967?

CVE-2017-9967 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 12, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2017-9967?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-9967?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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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