CVE-2017-6871
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CVE-2017-6871 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability was discovered in Siemens SIMATIC WinCC Sm@rtClient for Android (All versions before V1.0.2.2) and SIMATIC WinCC Sm@rtClient for Android Lite (All versions before V1.0.2.2). An attacker with physical access to an unlocked mobile device, that has the affected app running, could bypass the app's authentication mechanism under certain conditions.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability was discovered in Siemens SIMATIC WinCC Sm@rtClient for Android (All versions before V1.0.2.2) and SIMATIC WinCC Sm@rtClient for Android Lite (All versions before V1.0.2.2). An attacker with physical access to an unlocked mobile device, that has the affected app running, could bypass the app's authentication mechanism under certain conditions.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens | Simatic Wincc Sm\@Rtclient | <= 1.0.2.1 |
| Siemens | Simatic Wincc Sm\@Rtclient Lite | <= 1.0.2.1 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99582Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99582Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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