Vulnerability identifier: #VU52214

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-25668

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SCALANCE X204-2
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
SCALANCE X204-2FM
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
SCALANCE X204-2LD
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
SCALANCE X204-2LD TS
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
SCALANCE X204-2TS
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
SCALANCE X206-1
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
SCALANCE X206-1LD
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
SCALANCE X208
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
SCALANCE X208PRO
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
SCALANCE X212-2
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
SCALANCE X212-2LD
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
SCALANCE X216
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
SCALANCE X224
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
SCALANCE XF204
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
SCALANCE XF204-2
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
SCALANCE XF206-1
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
SCALANCE XF208
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
SCALANCE X200-4P IRT
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
SCALANCE X201-3P IRT
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
SCALANCE X201-3P IRT PRO
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
SCALANCE X202-2 IRT
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
SCALANCE X202-2P IRT
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
SCALANCE X202-2P IRT PRO
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
SCALANCE X204 IRT
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
SCALANCE X204 IRT PRO
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
SCALANCE XF201-3P IRT
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
SCALANCE XF202-2P IRT
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
SCALANCE XF204 IRT
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
SCALANCE XF204-2BA IRT
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: Siemens

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SCALANCE X204-2: All versions

SCALANCE X204-2FM: All versions

SCALANCE X204-2LD: All versions

SCALANCE X204-2LD TS: All versions

SCALANCE X204-2TS: All versions

SCALANCE X206-1: All versions

SCALANCE X206-1LD: All versions

SCALANCE X208: All versions

SCALANCE X208PRO: All versions

SCALANCE X212-2: All versions

SCALANCE X212-2LD: All versions

SCALANCE X216: All versions

SCALANCE X224: All versions

SCALANCE XF204: All versions

SCALANCE XF204-2: All versions

SCALANCE XF206-1: All versions

SCALANCE XF208: All versions

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-21-103-07
http://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-187092.pdf

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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.