CVE-2015-1014: schneider electric ofs v3.5 Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2015-1014 is a high (CVSS 7.3) Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in schneider electric ofs v3.5. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 38.1% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 25-03-2019
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 06-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A successful exploit of these vulnerabilities requires the local user to load a crafted DLL file in the system directory on servers running Schneider Electric OFS v3.5 with version v7.40 of SCADA Expert Vijeo Citect/CitectSCADA, OFS v3.5 with version v7.30 of Vijeo Citect/CitectSCADA, and OFS v3.5 with version v7.20 of Vijeo Citect/CitectSCADA.. If the application attempts to open that file, the application could crash or allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code. Schneider Electric recommends vulnerable users upgrade the OFS to V3.5 and install the latest service pack (SP 6 or newer) for their associated version.

• CWE-427Uncontrolled Search Path ElementThe product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.