CVE-2024-5681

Description

CWE-20: Improper Input Validation vulnerability exists that could cause local denial-of-service, privilege escalation, and potentially kernel execution when a malicious actor with local user access crafts a script/program using an IOCTL call in the Foxboro.sys driver.

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-20 Improper Input Validation

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
schneider-electric	ecostruxure_foxboro_dcs_control_core_services	< 9.8

References

Advisories & Patches

https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2024-191-02&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2024-191-02.pdf https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2024-191-02&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2024-191-02.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5681? +

CWE-20: Improper Input Validation vulnerability exists that could cause local denial-of-service, privilege escalation, and potentially kernel execution when a malicious actor with local user access crafts a script/program using an IOCTL call in the Foxboro.sys driver. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-5681? +

CVE-2024-5681 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-2024-5681? +

CVE-2024-5681 affects products from schneider-electric, specifically: ecostruxure_foxboro_dcs_control_core_services. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-5681? +

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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