CVE-2016-8566
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CVE-2016-8566 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Siemens SICAM PAS before 8.00. Because of Storing Passwords in a Recoverable Format, an authenticated local attacker with certain privileges could possibly reconstruct the passwords of users for accessing the database.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Siemens SICAM PAS before 8.00. Because of Storing Passwords in a Recoverable Format, an authenticated local attacker with certain privileges could possibly reconstruct the passwords of users for accessing the database.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens | Sicam Pas\/Pqs | < 8.00 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94552Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-336-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94552Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-336-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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