CVE-2014-2355: ge intelligent_platforms_proficy_hmi\/scada_cimplicity

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2014-2355 is a medium (CVSS 6.9) vulnerability in ge intelligent_platforms_proficy_hmi\/scada_cimplicity. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 50.2% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 17-01-2015
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 03-10-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

The (1) CimView and (2) CimEdit components in GE Proficy HMI/SCADA-CIMPLICITY 8.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted CIMPLICITY screen (aka .CIM) file.

• CWE-119Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory BufferThe product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.