CVE-2016-4524 Information disclosure in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Local attackers can obtain sensitive OPC Server IEC61850 passwords due to improper storage in ABB PCM600.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2016-4524?

CVE-2016-4524 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jun 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ABB PCM600 before 2.7 improperly stores OPC Server IEC61850 passwords in unspecified temporary circumstances, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via unknown vectors.

Weakness: CWE-310, CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4524?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Abb Pcm600.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4524?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4524 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-4524 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4524 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8mqx-rxrp-v4x5.

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