CVE-2023-27408

Low

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SCALANCE LPE9403 (All versions < V2.1). The `i2c` mutex file is created with the permissions bits of `-rw-rw-rw-`. This file is used as a mutex for multiple applications interacting with i2c. This could allow an authenticated attacker with access to the SSH interface on the affected device to interfere with the integrity of the mutex and the data it protects.

SeverityLow
CVSS3.3
Exploit probability—
ProductSiemens Scalance Lpe9403 Firmware
PublishedMay 9, 2023
First seenMay 9, 2023
Weakness typeCWE-378CWE-378

How to fix

Update
  • siemens scalance_lpe9403_firmware2.1 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
siemens scalance_lpe9403_firmwarev < 2.12.1

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