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ICSA-18-331-01  ·  Published 2018-11-27  ·  View on CISA ICS-CERT ↗

AVEVA Vijeo Citect and Citect SCADA

CVSS 7.8 HIGH

Risk Summary

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

CVEs (1)

Remediations

  • AVEVA recommends all affected users download and upgrade to the latest version of the Schneider Electric Software Update (SESU) software.
  • AVEVA's Security Advisory
  • AVEVA recommends following industry cybersecurity best practices
  • Locate control and safety system networks and remote devices behind firewalls, and isolate them from the business network.
  • Physical controls should be in place so that no unauthorized person would have access to the ICS and safety controllers, peripheral equipment or the ICS and safety networks.
  • All controllers should reside in locked cabinets and never be left in the “Program” mode.
  • All programming software should be kept in locked cabinets and should never be connected to any network other than the network for the devices that it is intended.
  • All methods of mobile data exchange with the isolated network such as CDs, USB drives, etc. should be scanned before use in the terminals or any node connected to these networks.
  • Laptops that have connected to any other network besides the intended network should never be allowed to connect to the safety or control networks without proper sanitation.
  • Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, and ensure that they are not accessible from the Internet.
  • When remote access is required, use secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), recognizing that VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. Also recognize that VPN is only as secure as the connected devices.

Affected Vendors

AVEVA Software, LLC

Affected Products (5)

AVEVA Software, LLC · Citect SCADA 2015
AVEVA Software, LLC · Vijeo Citect 2015
AVEVA Software, LLC · Citect SCADA 2016
AVEVA Software, LLC · Citect SCADA 7.4
AVEVA Software, LLC · Vijeo Citect 7.4

Affected Sectors

Commercial Facilities, Critical Manufacturing, Energy

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