Siemens says patch files for Desigo CC versions 7 through 9 are being falsely detected as malware by multiple antivirus products, prompting it to work with security vendors to resolve the issue. The company says the affected files, including a PowerShell-based patchHelper component, were verified as unchanged and digitally signed, with no signs of tampering. #Siemens #DesigoCC #VirusTotal #PowerShell #patchHelper
Keypoints
- Siemens patch files for Desigo CC are being flagged as malicious by multiple security tools.
- The issue affects Desigo CC versions 7 through 9.
- VirusTotal tests confirmed the false-positive detections.
- Siemens suspects a compiled PowerShell script in patchHelper triggered the alerts.
- All files were verified as legitimate, and Siemens is coordinating with vendors to fix the classification.
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