CVE-2013-0655 Other in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 21 Jan 2013 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Man-in-the-middle attackers can spoof software updates to execute arbitrary code on systems using the Schneider Electric Software Update Utility.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2013-0655?

CVE-2013-0655 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Jan 2013. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The client in Schneider Electric Software Update (SESU) Utility 1.0.x and 1.1.x does not ensure that updates have a valid origin, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof updates, and consequently execute arbitrary code, by modifying the data stream on TCP port 80.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-0655?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Schneider-Electric Software Update Utility.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0655?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-0655 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2013-0655 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-0655 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8q56-7r9c-2j9q.