CVE-2020-10054 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2020-10054, a vulnerability in SIMATIC RTLS Locating Manager that could lead to a denial-of-service condition. Find out affected versions and mitigation steps.
A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC RTLS Locating Manager that could lead to a denial-of-service condition.
Understanding CVE-2020-10054
This CVE involves improper input validation in SIMATIC RTLS Locating Manager.
What is CVE-2020-10054?
The vulnerability in SIMATIC RTLS Locating Manager allows a local attacker to trigger a denial-of-service by importing a specially crafted file.
The Impact of CVE-2020-10054
The vulnerability could result in a denial-of-service condition for the application service.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-10054
This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The affected application fails to handle the import of large configuration files securely.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: SIMATIC RTLS Locating Manager
- Vendor: Siemens
- Versions Affected: All versions < V2.12
Exploitation Mechanism
A local attacker can exploit this vulnerability by importing a specially crafted file.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2020-10054 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply the vendor-provided patch or update to version V2.12 or higher.
- Restrict access to configuration file imports.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to the latest versions.
- Implement proper input validation mechanisms in applications.
Patching and Updates
- Siemens has released a patch to address this vulnerability.