CVE-2019-6008 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2019-6008 affecting Multiple Yokogawa products for Windows. Discover the impact, affected systems, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps.
Multiple Yokogawa products for Windows have been found to have a vulnerability related to an unquoted search path, potentially allowing local users to gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary code.
Understanding CVE-2019-6008
This CVE affects various versions of Exaopc, Exaplog, Exaquantum, Exaquantum/Batch, Exasmoc, Exarqe, GA10, and InsightSuiteAE.
What is CVE-2019-6008?
The vulnerability in Multiple Yokogawa products for Windows enables local users to obtain elevated privileges by executing a Trojan horse executable file, allowing them to run arbitrary code.
The Impact of CVE-2019-6008
- Local users can gain elevated privileges
- Execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges
Technical Details of CVE-2019-6008
This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The unquoted search path vulnerability in Multiple Yokogawa products for Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable file and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Exaopc: R1.01.00 to R3.77.00
- Exaplog: R1.10.00 to R3.40.00
- Exaquantum: R1.10.00 to R3.02.00 and R3.15.00
- Exaquantum/Batch: R1.01.00 to R2.50.40
- Exasmoc: all revisions
- Exarqe: all revisions
- GA10: R1.01.01 to R3.05.01
- InsightSuiteAE: R1.01.00 to R1.06.00
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability allows local users to exploit an unquoted search path, leading to the execution of a Trojan horse executable file and subsequent arbitrary code execution.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2019-6008 with the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply vendor-supplied patches
- Restrict access to vulnerable systems
- Monitor for any unauthorized access
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software
- Implement the principle of least privilege
- Conduct security awareness training for users
Patching and Updates
Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates to mitigate the risk of exploitation.