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Applied Systems Engineering ASE2000 V2 Communications Test Set

CRITICAL
CVSS 9.8
Date 2026-08-27T06:00:00+00:00
Source cisa-csaf
Published by CISA

// Description

Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to read or write arbitrary local files, cause the application to issue outbound network requests, or intercept the connection to impersonate the trusted peer, complete the TLS handshake, and read or modify the protected communications.

// Vulnerabilities (2)

CVE ID CVSS Score Severity Description
CVE-2018-1285 9.8 critical
ASE2000 versions 2.25 through 2.37 is vulnerable to Apache log4net versions before 2.0.10 do not disable XML external entities when parsing log4net configuration files. This allows for XXE based attacks in applications that accept attacker controlled log4net configuration files.
CVE-2026-18717 7.4 high
ASE2000 2.35 through 2.37 is vulnerable to an improper certificate validation vulnerability, which may allow an attacker to impersonate the trusted peer, complete the TLS handshake, and read or modify protected communications.

// Remediations (37)

Mitigation: Ensure the host is protected by a network firewall.
Ensure the host is protected by a network firewall.
Patch: All customers running ASE2000 versions 2.25 through 2.37 are affected by this issue and are required
All customers running ASE2000 versions 2.25 through 2.37 are affected by this issue and are required to upgrade to version 2.38 or later to apply the security fix. Upgrade instructions and user documentation are available at www.ase-systems.com. For detailed, step-by-step guidance on upgrading to the latest version and patching the impacted components, please contact our support team at [email protected].
Patch: Restrict write access to the ASE2000 installation directory and its configuration files to trusted a
Restrict write access to the ASE2000 installation directory and its configuration files to trusted administrators only.
Mitigation: Until the upgrade can be applied, the following interim measures reduce exposure:
Until the upgrade can be applied, the following interim measures reduce exposure:
Patch: All customers running ASE2000 versions 2.25 through 2.37 are affected by this issue and are required
All customers running ASE2000 versions 2.25 through 2.37 are affected by this issue and are required to upgrade to version 2.38 or later to apply the security fix. Upgrade instructions and user documentation are available at www.ase-systems.com. For detailed, step-by-step guidance on upgrading to the latest version and patching the impacted components, please contact our support team at [email protected].
Mitigation: ASE/Kalkitech provides an upgraded version 2.38 that fixes both vulnerabilities and customers are ad
ASE/Kalkitech provides an upgraded version 2.38 that fixes both vulnerabilities and customers are advised to upgrade to version 2.38. In version 2.38 the bundled log4net library is upgraded to version 3.3.1.0, and the IEC 60870-5-104 TLS client certificate validation logic is corrected to ensure proper validation of certificate error conditions.
Patch: Avoid using IEC 60870-5-104 over TLS across untrusted or shared networks; place ASE2000 hosts on an
Avoid using IEC 60870-5-104 over TLS across untrusted or shared networks; place ASE2000 hosts on an isolated, segmented network reachable only by intended peers.
Mitigation: The PCU only requires access to DNS, dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) and SM on port 3613.
The PCU only requires access to DNS, dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) and SM on port 3613. The PCU does not accept unsolicited inbound traffic.
Patch: Calculation Services, version 1.1.1 - Remediates CVE-2018-1285, CVE-2023-30563, CVE-2023-30564, and
Calculation Services, version 1.1.1 - Remediates CVE-2018-1285, CVE-2023-30563, CVE-2023-30564, and CVE-2023-30565; partially remediates CVE-2023-30562
Mitigation: Network Settings in the Alaris System Maintenance User Manual details managing these credentials.
Network Settings in the Alaris System Maintenance User Manual details managing these credentials.
Mitigation: Users should control network access to the SM server image by restricting external access to only th
Users should control network access to the SM server image by restricting external access to only those addresses and ports indicated in Chapter 1 of the SM Virtual Machine Deployment Guide.
Mitigation: Users should apply SSL certificates from valid Certificate Authorities, per Chapter 9 of the same do
Users should apply SSL certificates from valid Certificate Authorities, per Chapter 9 of the same document.
Mitigation: Provide appropriate network perimeter security, such as using firewalls, or create Access Control Li
Provide appropriate network perimeter security, such as using firewalls, or create Access Control Lists (ACL) to limit network traffic from devices to only the required ports on the required endpoints.
Mitigation: Inspect the BD Alaris System prior to use for signs of tampering as indicated in the FIPS 140-2 Comp
Inspect the BD Alaris System prior to use for signs of tampering as indicated in the FIPS 140-2 Compliance Instructions for BD Alaris System Products Service Manual.
Mitigation: BD has releaed BD Alaris System 12.3 with the following software:
BD has releaed BD Alaris System 12.3 with the following software:
Mitigation: Follow Chapter 1 of the Alaris System Maintenance Software User Manual to enable an authentication c
Follow Chapter 1 of the Alaris System Maintenance Software User Manual to enable an authentication challenge password for network configuration changes.
Mitigation: Monitor network traffic for unusual or unexpected traffic and activity. If users suspect credentials
Monitor network traffic for unusual or unexpected traffic and activity. If users suspect credentials have been exposed, change credentials immediately.
Mitigation: Utilize MAC filtering on the network segment containing the BD Alaris System to restrict access to o
Utilize MAC filtering on the network segment containing the BD Alaris System to restrict access to only those approved devices needed.
Mitigation: To reduce the risk associated with these vulnerabilities, BD recommends users implement the followin
To reduce the risk associated with these vulnerabilities, BD recommends users implement the following mitigations and compensating controls:
Mitigation: For additional information, customers may request a copy of the latest BD Alaris System Product Secu
For additional information, customers may request a copy of the latest BD Alaris System Product Security White Paper by visiting the BD Cybersecurity Trust Center.
Mitigation: Use the instructions in Chapter 4 of the SM User Manual or Section 6.2.10 of the BD Alaris PCU and P
Use the instructions in Chapter 4 of the SM User Manual or Section 6.2.10 of the BD Alaris PCU and Pump Module Technical Service Manual to find software versions.
Mitigation: BD recommends segmenting BD Alaris PCUs onto a separate virtual local area network (VLAN) to further
BD recommends segmenting BD Alaris PCUs onto a separate virtual local area network (VLAN) to further enhance the security of BD Alaris PCUs.
Mitigation: See the Network Settings section of the Alaris System Maintenance User Manual for details on how to
See the Network Settings section of the Alaris System Maintenance User Manual for details on how to manage these credentials.
Mitigation: Adhere to industry security best practices regarding access control, identification and authorizatio
Adhere to industry security best practices regarding access control, identification and authorization, personnel security, and physical protection of assets, as recommended by NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2.
Mitigation: BD recommends customers update to the BD Alaris System 12.3, where available based on regulatory aut
BD recommends customers update to the BD Alaris System 12.3, where available based on regulatory authorization. Customers who require software updates should contact their BD Account Executive to assist with scheduling the remediation.
Mitigation: For more information, refer to BD's security bulletin.
For more information, refer to BD's security bulletin.
Mitigation: Periodically inspect BD Alaris System components to ensure running the correct software versions.
Periodically inspect BD Alaris System components to ensure running the correct software versions.
Patch: BD Alaris Systems Manager Software version 12.5.1 - Remediates CVE-2018-1285, CVE-2023-30563, CVE-20
BD Alaris Systems Manager Software version 12.5.1 - Remediates CVE-2018-1285, CVE-2023-30563, CVE-2023-30564, and CVE-2023-30565; partially remediates CVE-2023-30562
Mitigation: Customers can use Stakeholder-Specific Vulnerability Categorization to generate more environment-spe
Customers can use Stakeholder-Specific Vulnerability Categorization to generate more environment-specific prioritization.
Mitigation: Rockwell Automation has released product updates addressing these vulnerabilities:
Rockwell Automation has released product updates addressing these vulnerabilities:
Patch: AADvance Standalone OPC-DA Server: Update to v2.02 or later
AADvance Standalone OPC-DA Server: Update to v2.02 or later
Mitigation: For information on how to mitigate Security Risks on industrial automation control systems, Rockwell
For information on how to mitigate Security Risks on industrial automation control systems, Rockwell Automation encourages customers to implement our suggested security best practices to minimize the risk of the vulnerability.
Mitigation: Customers using the affected software are encouraged to apply the risk mitigations, if possible.
Customers using the affected software are encouraged to apply the risk mitigations, if possible.
Mitigation: Rockwell Automation released a product update addressing this vulnerability:
Rockwell Automation released a product update addressing this vulnerability:
Mitigation: For more information, see Rockwell Automation Security Advisory SD1728.
For more information, see Rockwell Automation Security Advisory SD1728.
Mitigation: For information on how to mitigate security risks on industrial automation control systems, Rockwell
For information on how to mitigate security risks on industrial automation control systems, Rockwell Automation encourages users to implement their suggested security best practices to minimize the risk of the vulnerability.
Patch: 95057C-FTHTWXCT11: Versions v5.00.00 and later
95057C-FTHTWXCT11: Versions v5.00.00 and later

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