#VU11448 Improper input validation in Siemens products - CVE-2018-4832

Vulnerability identifier: #VU11448

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4832

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
OpenPCS 7
SIMATIC BATCH
SIMATIC NET PC Software
SIMATIC PCS 7
SIMATIC Route Control
SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Professional
Siemens SIMATIC WinCC

Software vendor:
Siemens

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can send specially crafted messages to the RPC service of the affected products and cause denial-of-service condition on the remote and local communication functionality.

Install update from vendor's website.

• https://www.siemens.com/global/en/home/products/services/cert.html#SecurityPublications