Vulnerability identifier: #VU1105

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Experion PKS
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Honeywell International, Inc

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

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

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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.