CVE-2022-25751 in SCALANCE X302-7 EEC
Summary
by MITRE • 04/12/2022
A vulnerability has been identified in SCALANCE X302-7 EEC (230V), SCALANCE X302-7 EEC (230V, coated), SCALANCE X302-7 EEC (24V), SCALANCE X302-7 EEC (24V, coated), SCALANCE X302-7 EEC (2x 230V), SCALANCE X302-7 EEC (2x 230V, coated), SCALANCE X302-7 EEC (2x 24V), SCALANCE X302-7 EEC (2x 24V, coated), SCALANCE X304-2FE, SCALANCE X306-1LD FE, SCALANCE X307-2 EEC (230V), SCALANCE X307-2 EEC (230V, coated), SCALANCE X307-2 EEC (24V), SCALANCE X307-2 EEC (24V, coated), SCALANCE X307-2 EEC (2x 230V), SCALANCE X307-2 EEC (2x 230V, coated), SCALANCE X307-2 EEC (2x 24V), SCALANCE X307-2 EEC (2x 24V, coated), SCALANCE X307-3, SCALANCE X307-3, SCALANCE X307-3LD, SCALANCE X307-3LD, SCALANCE X308-2, SCALANCE X308-2, SCALANCE X308-2LD, SCALANCE X308-2LD, SCALANCE X308-2LH, SCALANCE X308-2LH, SCALANCE X308-2LH+, SCALANCE X308-2LH+, SCALANCE X308-2M, SCALANCE X308-2M, SCALANCE X308-2M PoE, SCALANCE X308-2M PoE, SCALANCE X308-2M TS, SCALANCE X308-2M TS, SCALANCE X310, SCALANCE X310, SCALANCE X310FE, SCALANCE X310FE, SCALANCE X320-1 FE, SCALANCE X320-1-2LD FE, SCALANCE X408-2, SCALANCE XR324-12M (230V, ports on front), SCALANCE XR324-12M (230V, ports on front), SCALANCE XR324-12M (230V, ports on rear), SCALANCE XR324-12M (230V, ports on rear), SCALANCE XR324-12M (24V, ports on front), SCALANCE XR324-12M (24V, ports on front), SCALANCE XR324-12M (24V, ports on rear), SCALANCE XR324-12M (24V, ports on rear), SCALANCE XR324-12M TS (24V), SCALANCE XR324-12M TS (24V), SCALANCE XR324-4M EEC (100-240VAC/60-250VDC, ports on front), SCALANCE XR324-4M EEC (100-240VAC/60-250VDC, ports on front), SCALANCE XR324-4M EEC (100-240VAC/60-250VDC, ports on rear), SCALANCE XR324-4M EEC (100-240VAC/60-250VDC, ports on rear), SCALANCE XR324-4M EEC (24V, ports on front), SCALANCE XR324-4M EEC (24V, ports on front), SCALANCE XR324-4M EEC (24V, ports on rear), SCALANCE XR324-4M EEC (24V, ports on rear), SCALANCE XR324-4M EEC (2x 100-240VAC/60-250VDC, ports on front), SCALANCE XR324-4M EEC (2x 100-240VAC/60-250VDC, ports on front), SCALANCE XR324-4M EEC (2x 100-240VAC/60-250VDC, ports on rear), SCALANCE XR324-4M EEC (2x 100-240VAC/60-250VDC, ports on rear), SCALANCE XR324-4M EEC (2x 24V, ports on front), SCALANCE XR324-4M EEC (2x 24V, ports on front), SCALANCE XR324-4M EEC (2x 24V, ports on rear), SCALANCE XR324-4M EEC (2x 24V, ports on rear), SCALANCE XR324-4M PoE (230V, ports on front), SCALANCE XR324-4M PoE (230V, ports on rear), SCALANCE XR324-4M PoE (24V, ports on front), SCALANCE XR324-4M PoE (24V, ports on rear), SCALANCE XR324-4M PoE TS (24V, ports on front), SIPLUS NET SCALANCE X308-2. Affected devices do not properly validate the HTTP headers of incoming requests. This could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to crash affected devices.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/14/2022
This vulnerability affects a wide range of industrial networking devices including SCALANCE X302-7 EEC, SCALANCE X304-2FE, SCALANCE X306-1LD FE, SCALANCE X307-2 EEC, SCALANCE X307-3, SCALANCE X307-3LD, SCALANCE X308-2, SCALANCE X308-2LD, SCALANCE X308-2LH, SCALANCE X308-2LH+, SCALANCE X308-2M, SCALANCE X308-2M PoE, SCALANCE X308-2M TS, SCALANCE X310, SCALANCE X310FE, SCALANCE X320-1 FE, SCALANCE X320-1-2LD FE, SCALANCE X408-2, SCALANCE XR324-12M, SCALANCE XR324-4M EEC, SCALANCE XR324-4M PoE, SCALANCE XR324-4M PoE TS, and SIPLUS NET SCALANCE X308-2. The vulnerability stems from improper validation of HTTP headers in incoming requests, which constitutes a failure in input sanitization and validation mechanisms. This flaw allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to potentially crash affected devices through maliciously crafted HTTP requests.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-20, which describes improper input validation, and represents a specific instance of HTTP header injection or parsing flaws. The vulnerability exists in the device's web server implementation where HTTP headers are not properly validated before processing. This weakness enables attackers to send malformed or unexpected HTTP headers that can cause the device to behave unpredictably or terminate operations entirely. The impact extends to industrial control systems and network infrastructure where these devices operate, potentially leading to service disruption and operational downtime.
The operational impact of CVE-2022-25751 is significant for industrial environments where continuous network availability is critical. Device crashes can result in network outages, communication failures, and potential safety risks in industrial automation systems. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely without requiring authentication, making it particularly dangerous for devices that are exposed to external networks. The vulnerability affects multiple device models across different voltage configurations, indicating a systemic issue within the firmware or software implementation of these industrial networking products.
Mitigation strategies should include immediate firmware updates from the vendor to address the HTTP header validation flaw. Network segmentation and access controls should be implemented to limit exposure of affected devices to untrusted networks. Monitoring network traffic for suspicious HTTP header patterns can help detect potential exploitation attempts. Organizations should also consider implementing intrusion detection systems that can identify abnormal device behavior or service disruptions. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of proper input validation in embedded systems and network devices, particularly in industrial environments where security and reliability are paramount. This flaw underscores the need for comprehensive security testing of industrial networking equipment before deployment in critical infrastructure environments.