CVE-2021-42701
AzeoTech DAQFactory
5.0CVSSMEDIUM
Description
An attacker could prepare a specially crafted project file that, if opened, would attempt to connect to the cloud and trigger a man in the middle (MiTM) attack. This could allow an attacker to obtain credentials and take over the user’s cloud account.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
Workaround Available
References
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-308-02
us-cert.cisa.gov
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2021/icsa-21-308-02.json
raw.githubusercontent.com
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-21-308-02
cisa.gov
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Timeline
Published
Nov 5, 2021
Last Updated
Nov 21, 2024
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