#VU13878 Improper input validation in Siemens Hardware solutions


Published: 2018-07-16

Vulnerability identifier: #VU13878

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-11451

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SIPROTEC 5
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances
EN100 Ethernet module IEC 104 variant
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances
EN100 Ethernet module DNP3 TCP variant
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances
EN100 Ethernet module Modbus TCP variant
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances
EN100 Ethernet module PROFINET IO variant
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances
EN100 Ethernet module IEC 61850 variant
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances

Vendor: Siemens

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The weakness exists due to an error when handling malicious input. A remote attacker can activate the IEC 61850-MMS communication, supply specially crafted packets to port 102/tcp and cause the service to crash.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SIPROTEC 5: All versions

EN100 Ethernet module IEC 104 variant: All versions

EN100 Ethernet module DNP3 TCP variant: All versions

EN100 Ethernet module Modbus TCP variant: All versions

EN100 Ethernet module PROFINET IO variant: All versions

EN100 Ethernet module IEC 61850 variant: All versions


External links
http://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-635129.pdf


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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.


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