Schneider Electric Modicon M340, MC80, and Momentum Unity M1E Improper Restriction of Operations Within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer (CVE-2024-8938)

high Tenable OT Security Plugin ID 502687

Synopsis

The remote OT asset is affected by a vulnerability.

Description

Arbitrary code execution can potentially be achieved after a successful Man-In-The Middle attack followed by sending a crafted Modbus function call to tamper with memory area involved in memory size computation.

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Solution

The following text was originally created by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The original can be found at CISA.gov.

Schneider Electric recommends the following:

Version SV3.65 of Modicon M340 CPU (part numbers BMXP34*) firmware includes a fix for these vulnerabilities and is available for download here.

Users should follow appropriate patching methodologies when applying these patches to their systems. Schneider Electric strongly recommends the use of back-ups and evaluating the impact of these patches in a Test and Development environment or on an offline infrastructure. Contact Schneider Electric's Customer Care Center if you need assistance removing a patch.

If users choose not to apply the remediation provided above, they should immediately apply the following mitigations to reduce the risk of exploit:

- Modicon M340 CPU (part numbers BMXP34*): Configure the Access Control List following the recommendations of the user manuals: "Modicon M340 for Ethernet Communications Modules and Processors User Manual" chapter "Messaging Configuration Parameters"
- Modicon M340 CPU (part numbers BMXP34*): Ensure the M340 CPU is running with the memory protection activated by configuring the input bit to a physical input, for more details refer to the following guideline "Modicon Controller Systems Cybersecurity, User Guide" chapter "Controler Memory Protection"

Schneider Electric is establishing a remediation plan for all future versions of Modicon MC80 (part numbers BMKC80) that will include fixes for CVE-2024-8937 and CVE-2024-8938. Schneider Electric will update this document when the remediations are available. Until then, users should immediately apply the following mitigations to reduce the risk of exploit:

- Modicon MC80 (part numbers BMKC80) for CVE-2024-8937 and CVE-2024-8938: Configure the Access Control List following the recommendations of the user manuals: "MC80 Programmable Logic Controller(PLC), User Manual" in the section "Access Control List (ACL)".

Schneider Electric is also establishing a remediation plan for all future versions of Modicon Momentum Unity M1E Processor (171CBU*) that will include fixes for CVE-2024-8937 and CVE-2024-8938. Schneider Electric will update this document when the remediations are available. Until then, users should immediately apply the following mitigations to reduce the risk of exploit:

- Modicon Momentum Unity M1E Processor (171CBU*) for CVE-2024-8937 and CVE-2024-8938: Configure the Access Control List following the recommendations of the user manuals: "Momentum for EcoStruxure™ Control Expert - 171CBU78090, 171CBU98090, 171CBU98091 Processors, User Guide" in the section "Controlling Access"

Additionally, Schneider Electric recommends that users apply the following mitigations:

- Setup network segmentation and implement a firewall to block all unauthorized access to port 502/TCP
- Consider use of external firewall devices such as EAGLE40-07 from Belden to establish VPN connections. For more details refer to "Modicon Controller Systems Cybersecurity, User Guide"

To ensure you are informed of all updates, including details on affected products and remediation plans, subscribe to Schneider Electric's security notification service.

General Security Recommendations:Schneider Electric strongly recommend the following industry cybersecurity best practices.

- Locate control and safety system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolate them from the business network.
- Install physical controls so no unauthorized personnel can access your industrial control and safety systems, components, peripheral equipment, and networks.
- Place all controllers in locked cabinets and never leave them in the "Program" mode.
- Never connect programming software to any network other than the network intended for that device.
- Scan all methods of mobile data exchange with the isolated network such as CDs, USB drives, etc. before use in the terminals or any node connected to these networks.
- Never allow mobile devices that have connected to any other network besides the intended network to connect to the safety or control networks without proper sanitation.
- Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and systems and ensure that they are not accessible from the Internet.
- When remote access is required, use secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Recognize that VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. Also, understand that VPNs are only as secure as the connected devices.

For more information refer to the Schneider Electric Recommended Cybersecurity Best Practices document and see the associated Schneider Electric Security Notification SEVD-2024-317-03 in PDF and CSAF.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 502687

Version: 1.3

Type: remote

Family: Tenable.ot

Published: 11/28/2024

Updated: 12/12/2024

Supported Sensors: Tenable OT Security

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 8.1

Temporal Score: 7.1

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

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:schneider-electric:modicon_mc80, cpe:/o:schneider-electric:modicon_momentum_171cbu78090_firmware, cpe:/o:schneider-electric:modicon_momentum_171cbu98090_firmware, cpe:/o:schneider-electric:modicon_m340, cpe:/o:schneider-electric:modicon_momentum_171cbu98091_firmware

Required KB Items: Tenable.ot/Schneider

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 11/12/2024

Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/12/2024

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2024-8938

CWE: 119

ICSA: 24-326-04

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