CVE-2019-18333 : Security Advisory and Response

A security weakness has been detected in the SPPA-T3000 Application Server (All versions prior to Service Pack R8.2 SP2). By sending specially designed packets to port 8090/tcp, an attacker who has network access to the Application Server may be able to retrieve file names stored on the server. It is important to note that in order to exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must already have network access to the Application Server. As of the release of this advisory, there have been no reported instances of this security vulnerability being publicly exploited.

Understanding CVE-2019-18333

This CVE identifies a vulnerability in the Siemens SPPA-T3000 Application Server that could allow an attacker to access filenames on the server by sending crafted packets to a specific port.

What is CVE-2019-18333?

The CVE-2019-18333 vulnerability pertains to the exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor through the Siemens SPPA-T3000 Application Server.

The Impact of CVE-2019-18333

The vulnerability could potentially lead to unauthorized access to file names stored on the server by an attacker with network access to the Application Server.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-18333

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to retrieve file names from the server by sending specially crafted packets to port 8090/tcp.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: SPPA-T3000 Application Server
Vendor: Siemens
Versions Affected: All versions prior to Service Pack R8.2 SP2

Exploitation Mechanism

To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have network access to the Application Server and send specific packets to port 8090/tcp.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protective measures and actions to mitigate the CVE-2019-18333 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the necessary security patches provided by Siemens promptly.
Restrict network access to the Application Server to authorized personnel only.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the SPPA-T3000 Application Server to the latest version.
Conduct security audits and assessments to identify and address any vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that the SPPA-T3000 Application Server is updated to at least Service Pack R8.2 SP2 to mitigate the vulnerability.