CVE-2019-18297

Name: CVE-2019-18297
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-12T19:15:16.623+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-18297 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been identified in SPPA-T3000 MS3000 Migration Server (All versions). An attacker with local access to the MS3000 Server and low privileges could gain root privileges by sending specifically crafted packets to a named pipe. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SPPA-T3000 MS3000 Migration Server (All versions). An attacker with local access to the MS3000 Server and low privileges could gain root privileges by sending specifically crafted packets to a named pipe. Please note that an attacker needs to have local access to the MS3000 in order to exploit this vulnerability. At the time of advisory publication no public exploitation of this security vulnerability was known.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.75%

50.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Sppa-T3000 Ms3000 Migration Server	All versions

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155665/Siemens-Security-Advisory-SPPA-T3000-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-451445.pdfMitigation, Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155665/Siemens-Security-Advisory-SPPA-T3000-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-451445.pdfMitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 12, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-18297?

How severe is CVE-2019-18297?

CVE-2019-18297 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-18297?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST