CVE-2023-27979

Description

A CWE-345: Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity vulnerability exists in the Data Server that could allow the renaming of files in the IGSS project report directory, this could lead to denial of service when an attacker sends specific crafted messages to the Data Server TCP port. Affected Products: IGSS Data Server(IGSSdataServer.exe)(V16.0.0.23040 and prior), IGSS Dashboard(DashBoard.exe)(V16.0.0.23040 and prior), Custom Reports(RMS16.dll)(V16.0.0.23040 and prior).

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory schneider-electric.com
Affected: Schneider Electric IGSS Data Server(IGSSdataServer.exe)
Affected: Schneider Electric IGSS Dashboard (DashBoard.exe)
Affected: Schneider Electric Custom Reports (RMS16.dll)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2023-073-04&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2023-073-04.pdf patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-27979?
CVE-2023-27979 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-27979?
To fix CVE-2023-27979, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-27979 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-27979 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-2023-27979?
CVE-2023-27979 affects Schneider Electric IGSS Data Server(IGSSdataServer.exe), Schneider Electric IGSS Dashboard (DashBoard.exe), Schneider Electric Custom Reports (RMS16.dll).
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