CVE-2024-5681

Description

CWE-20: Improper Input Validation vulnerability exists that could cause local denial-of-service, privilege escalation, and potentially kernel execution when a malicious actor with local user access crafts a script/program using an IOCTL call in the Foxboro.sys driver.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Vendor Advisory schneider-electric.com
Affected: Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS Core Control Services
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2024-191-02&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2024-191-02.pdf vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5681?
CVE-2024-5681 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-5681?
To fix CVE-2024-5681, 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-2024-5681 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-5681 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-2024-5681?
CVE-2024-5681 affects Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS Core Control Services.
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