The DeskLock tool provided with FactoryTalk View SE uses a weak encryption algorithm that may allow a local, authenticated attacker to decipher user credentials, including the Windows user or Windows DeskLock passwords. If the compromised user has an administrative account, an attacker could gain full access to the user’s operating system and certain components of FactoryTalk View SE.
Weakness
Obscuring a password with a trivial encoding does not protect the password.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factorytalk_view | Rockwellautomation | * | 9.0 (including) |
| Factorytalk_view | Rockwellautomation | 10.0 (including) | 10.0 (including) |