CVE ID | CVE-2022-31219 |
CVSS SCORE | 7.3, AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
AFFECTED VENDORS |
ABB |
AFFECTED PRODUCTS |
Automation Builder Platform |
VULNERABILITY DETAILS |
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of ABB Automation Builder Platform. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Drive Composer installer. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the installer to create a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. |
ADDITIONAL DETAILS |
ABB has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://library.e.abb.com/public/0bc9ed3188ff43be94f2cbdc1751a72d/Vulnerabilities_in_Automation_Builder_and_Drive_Composer_and_Mint_WorkBench.pdf?x-sign=Dsvwu1eOxEWGDKECZJMzhUkv4wylDwof6PtNKvY8QFk+nBjFCRKlgeR096xY5FkJ |
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE |
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CREDIT | Michael DePlante (@izobashi) of Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative |