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ICSA-21-266-02  ·  Published 2021-09-23  ·  View on CISA ICS-CERT ↗

Trane Tracer

CVSS 9.9 CRITICAL

Risk Summary

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an authenticated user to execute arbitrary code on the controller.

CVEs (1)

Remediations

  • Affected users should contact a Trane representative to install updated firmware or request additional information. Please reference Trane service database number HUB-205962 when contacting the Trane office.
  • Tracer SC is no longer actively developed, tested, or sold. Tracer SC will be considered end-of-life on December 31, 2022. Trane recommends identifying a migration plan for replacing the Tracer SC controller with the next-generation Tracer SC+ controller. Tracer SC+ can function as a drop-in replacement for Tracer SC, providing significant updates to security capabilities.
  • Tracer SC: Upgrade to v4.4 SP7 or later
  • Tracer SC+: Upgrade to v5.5 SP3 or later
  • Tracer Concierge: Upgrade to v5.5 SP3 or later
  • In addition to the specific recommendations above, Trane continues to recommend the following best practices as an additional protection against this and other controller vulnerabilities:
  • Restrict physical controller access to trained and trusted personnel.
  • Isolate Tracer controls from other network devices using virtual local area networks (VLAN), and from the Internet using a firewall with no exposed inbound ports.
  • Use secure remote access solutions, such as Trane Connect Remote Access, when needed.
  • Ensure user credentials are not shared and follow best practices for appropriate complexity (e.g., strong passwords).
  • Have a well-documented process and owner to ensure regular software/firmware updates and keep systems up to date.

Affected Vendors

Trane

Affected Products (3)

Trane · Tracer Concierge < 5.5 SP3
Trane · Tracer SC < 4.4 SP7
Trane · Tracer SC+ < 5.5 SP3

Affected Sectors

Critical Manufacturing

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