SB2022051718 - Missing initialization of resource in Siemens SIMATIC WinCC



SB2022051718 - Missing initialization of resource in Siemens SIMATIC WinCC

Published: May 17, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022051718
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Missing initialization of resource (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-24287)

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure default initialization of resource. A local user can escape the WinCC Kiosk Mode by opening the printer dialog in the affected application in case no printer is installed.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.