Number: AV21-409
Date: 19 August 2021
On 19 August 2021 Siemens published a Security Advisory to address a vulnerability in the following product:
- SINEMA Remote Connect Client – versions prior to V3.0 SP1
Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow privilege escalation or remote code execution.
The Cyber Centre encourages users and administrators to review the provided web link, perform the suggested mitigations and apply the necessary updates.
SINEMA Remote Connect Client
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-816035.pdf
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