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CVE-2014-5232: The Siemens SIMATIC WinCC Sm@rtClient app before 1.0.2 for iOS allows local users to bypass an intended app...

The Siemens SIMATIC WinCC Sm@rtClient app before 1.0.2 for iOS allows local users to bypass an intended application-password requirement by leveraging the running of the app in the background state.

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This issue affects Siemens SIMATIC WinCC Sm@rtClient for iOS before version 1.0.2. A person with local access to a device could bypass the app’s password requirement if the app was left running in the background. Business impact depends on whether mobile clients can view or control operational systems. Exposure is limited to organizations using Siemens SIMATIC WinCC Sm@rtClient for iOS versions earlier than 1.0.2, especially shared, unlocked, or poorly managed mobile devices connected to industrial environments. Treat this as a targeted operational-access risk, not an internet-scale emergency. Prioritize remediation where affected iOS devices can reach sensitive industrial systems or are shared between operators. Mitigation focus: Upgrade the iOS Sm@rtClient app to version 1.0.2 or later.; Review Siemens advisory SSA-311299 for vendor-specific corrective guidance.; Restrict access to mobile devices running Sm@rtClient..

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