CVE-2020-14515

high

Description

CodeMeter (All versions prior to 6.90 when using CmActLicense update files with CmActLicense Firm Code) has an issue in the license-file signature checking mechanism, which allows attackers to build arbitrary license files, including forging a valid license file as if it were a valid license file of an existing vendor. Only CmActLicense update files with CmActLicense Firm Code are affected.

References

https://www.tenable.com/blog/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-codemeter-leave-managed-industrial-control-systems-open-to-attack

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-203-01

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2020-09-16

Updated: 2024-11-21

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Severity: Medium

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.5

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Severity: High