CVE-2022-1778

A vulnerability exists during the start of the affected SYS600, where an input validation flaw causes a buffer-overflow while reading a specific configuration file. Subsequently SYS600 will fail to start. The configuration file can only be accessed by ...

Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA X SYS600 while reading a specific configuration file causes a buffer-overflow that causes a failure to start the SYS600. The configuration file can only be accessed by an administrator access. This issue affects: Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA X SYS600 version 10 to version 10.3.1. cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:10.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:10.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:10.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:10.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Remediation

Solution:

  • Remediated in SYS600 10.4 Update to at least SYS600 version 10.4.

Workaround:

  • Apply general mitigation factors as specify in the advisory.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory hitachienergy.com
Affected: Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA X SYS600
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://publisher.hitachienergy.com/preview?DocumentId=8DBD000106&languageCode=en&Preview=true vendor advisory
https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=8DBD000106&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=Launch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1778?
CVE-2022-1778 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-1778?
To fix CVE-2022-1778: Remediated in SYS600 10.4 Update to at least SYS600 version 10.4.
Is CVE-2022-1778 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-1778 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-1778?
CVE-2022-1778 affects Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA X SYS600.
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