Siemens Scalance S prior 2.2.0 improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Siemens Scalance S and classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in improper authentication. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2012-1799. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Siemens Scalance S. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The web server on the Siemens Scalance S Security Module firewall S602 V2, S612 V2, and S613 V2 with firmware before 2.3.0.3 does not limit the rate of authentication attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack on the administrative password.

The weakness was shared 04/18/2012 (Website). The advisory is shared at us-cert.gov. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-1799 since 03/21/2012. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2.2.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (81033†). The entry VDB-60610 is related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Scalance S 2.2.0

Timelineinfo

03/21/2012 🔍
04/18/2012 +28 days 🔍
04/18/2012 +0 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +1069 days 🔍
12/01/2021 +2445 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: siemens.com

Advisory: ssa-268149
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-1799 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-1799
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-60609
OSVDB: 81033

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 04:50 PM
Updated: 12/01/2021 09:19 AM
Changes: 03/23/2015 04:50 PM (43), 01/26/2018 08:18 AM (6), 12/01/2021 09:19 AM (3)
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