SystemPlatform: Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere
CVE-2023-34982 is a high-severity externally controlled reference to a resource in another sphere vulnerability in SystemPlatform from AVEVA, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 out of 10. It can be exploited with local access to the system by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. Affected SystemPlatform versions: 2020 R2 SP1 P01 and earlier. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update Communication Drivers to 2020 or a later version.
- Update Manufacturing Execution System to 2020 or a later version.
- Update Mobile Operator to 2020 or a later version.
- Read the advisory on aveva.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVEVA | SystemPlatform | 2020 R2 SP1 P01 and earlier | Not stated |
| AVEVA | Historian | 2020 R2 SP1 P01 and earlier | Not stated |
| AVEVA | Application Server | 2020 R2 SP1 P01 and earlier | Not stated |
| AVEVA | InTouch | 2020 R2 SP1 P01 and earlier | Not stated |
| AVEVA | Enterprise Licensing (formerly known as License Manager) | 3.7.002 and earlier | Not stated |
| AVEVA | Manufacturing Execution System (formerly known as Wonderware MES) | 2020 P01 and earlier | Not stated |
| AVEVA | Recipe Management | 2020 R2 Update 1 Patch 2 and earlier | Not stated |
| AVEVA | Batch Management | 2020 SP1 and earlier | Not stated |
| AVEVA | Edge (formerly known as Indusoft Web Studio) | 2020 R2 SP1 P01 and earlier | Not stated |
| AVEVA | Worktasks (formerly known as Workflow Management) | 2020 U2 and earlier | Not stated |
| AVEVA | Plant SCADA (formerly known as Citect) | 2020 R2 Update 15 and earlier | Not stated |
| AVEVA | Mobile Operator (formerly known as IntelaTrac Mobile Operator Rounds) | 2020 R1 and earlier | Not stated |
| AVEVA | Communication Drivers Pack | 2020 R2 SP1 and earlier | Not stated |
| AVEVA | Telemetry Server | 2020 R2 SP1 and earlier | Not stated |
| Aveva | Communication Drivers | before 2020; 2020 | 2020 |
| Aveva | Edge | 20.1.101 and earlier | Not stated |
| Aveva | Enterprise Licensing | 3.7.002 and earlier | Not stated |
| Aveva | Manufacturing Execution System | before 2020; 2020 | 2020 |
| Aveva | Mobile Operator | before 2020; 2020 | 2020 |
| Aveva | Plant Scada | before 2020; 2020 | 2020 |
| Aveva | System Platform | before 2020; 2020 | 2020 |
| Aveva | Work Tasks | before 2020; 2020 | 2020 |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- LocalThe attacker needs local access or must trick a user into running something.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- NoneNo data is disclosed.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 5.5 | Medium | CNA (hq.dhs.gov) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.1 | High | NVD |
Official description
This external control vulnerability, if exploited, could allow a local OS-authenticated user with standard privileges to delete files with System privilege on the machine where these products are installed, resulting in denial of service.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere
The product uses an externally controlled name or reference that resolves to a resource that is outside of the intended control sphere.
More Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere vulnerabilities (CWE-610)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Third-party and government advisories
- cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-318-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Other vulnerabilities in SystemPlatform
- 7.8 High severity
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