Vulnerability identifier: #VU58083
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Nucleus NET
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Nucleus Source Code
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Capital VSTAR
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Nucleus ReadyStart
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Vendor: Siemens
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the DHCP client application when processing a DHCP ACK message. A remote attacker on the local network can trigger memory corruption and cause a denial of service condition on the target system or gain access to sensitive information.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Nucleus NET: All versions
Nucleus Source Code: All versions
Capital VSTAR: All versions
External links
http://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-044112.pdf
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.