CVE-2012-4693
Overview
CVE-2012-4693 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting invensys wonderware_intouch. It was published on December 18, 2012.
Technical Description
Invensys Wonderware InTouch 2012 R2 and earlier and Siemens ProcessSuite use a weak encryption algorithm for data in Ps_security.ini, which makes it easier for local users to discover passwords by reading this file.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from invensys. Update wonderware_intouch to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| invensys | wonderware_intouch | 0 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-4693?
CVE-2012-4693 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting invensys wonderware_intouch. It was published on December 18, 2012.
How severe is CVE-2012-4693?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-4693?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from invensys. Update wonderware_intouch to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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