Siemens SIMATIC NET PC-Software 13 SP1 TCP Packet input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Siemens SIMATIC NET PC-Software 13 SP1. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component TCP Packet Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-5874. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Siemens SIMATIC NET PC-Software 13 SP1 (SCADA Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component TCP Packet Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Siemens SIMATIC NET PC-Software before 13 SP2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (OPC UA service outage) via crafted TCP packets.

The weakness was released 07/22/2016 with Kaspersky Labs (Website). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-5874 since 06/29/2016. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Applying the patch 13 SP2 is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 92110†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: 13 SP2

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07/22/2016 +23 days 🔍
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07/23/2016 +1 days 🔍
09/09/2022 +2239 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: siemens.com

Advisory: ssa-453276⛔
Organization: Kaspersky Labs
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-5874 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-5874
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-90226
SecurityFocus: 92110 - Siemens SIMATIC NET PC-Software CVE-2016-5874 Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 07/23/2016 12:00
Updated: 09/09/2022 09:19
Changes: 07/23/2016 12:00 (51), 03/07/2019 15:10 (13), 09/09/2022 09:19 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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