Denial of service in Experion PKS



Published: 2016-10-27 | Updated: 2016-10-31
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2016-8344
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Experion PKS
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor Honeywell International, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Denial of service

EUVDB-ID: #VU1105

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-8344

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated user to cause DoS conditions on the target system.
The weakness is due to input validation flaw. By sending a specially crafted request, a remote attacker can trigger the service crash.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in denial of service.

Mitigation

Update patched versions on vendor's web site.

Vulnerable software versions

Experion PKS: R200 - R431

External links

http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-301-01


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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