CVE-2023-38533: tia administrator — Fix

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in TIA Administrator (All versions < V3 SP2). The affected component creates temporary download files in a directory with insecure permissions. This could allow any authenticated attacker on Windows to disrupt the update process.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

3.3

LOW

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-379 CWE-379

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
siemens	tia_administrator	< 3.0
siemens	tia_administrator	All
siemens	tia_administrator	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-319319.html https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-319319.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38533? +

A vulnerability has been identified in TIA Administrator (All versions < V3 SP2). The affected component creates temporary download files in a directory with insecure permissions. This could allow any authenticated attacker on Windows to disrupt the update process. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2023-38533? +

CVE-2023-38533 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.3 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38533? +

CVE-2023-38533 affects products from siemens, specifically: tia_administrator. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-38533? +

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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