CVE-2024-22042: unicam fx — Fix

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Unicam FX (All versions). The windows installer agent used in affected product contains incorrect use of privileged APIs that trigger the Windows Console Host (conhost.exe) as a child process with SYSTEM privileges. This could be exploited by an attacker to perform a local privilege escalation attack.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-648 CWE-648

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
siemens	unicam_fx	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-543502.html https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-543502.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-22042? +

A vulnerability has been identified in Unicam FX (All versions). The windows installer agent used in affected product contains incorrect use of privileged APIs that trigger the Windows Console Host (conhost.exe) as a child process with SYSTEM privileges. This could be exploited by an attacker to perform a local privilege escalation attack. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-22042? +

CVE-2024-22042 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22042? +

CVE-2024-22042 affects products from siemens, specifically: unicam_fx. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-22042? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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