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CVE-2008-6916

10.0 · HIGH

Siemens SpeedStream 5200 with NetPort Software 1.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an invalid Host header, possibly involving a trailing dot in the hostname.

Published Aug 7, 2009siemensCWE-287EPSS 4.34%

Overview

CVE-2008-6916 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting siemens speedstream_5200. It was published on August 7, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Siemens SpeedStream 5200 with NetPort Software 1.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an invalid Host header, possibly involving a trailing dot in the hostname.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from siemens. Update speedstream_5200 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refosvdb.org/49870Refsecunia.com/advisories/32635Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/32203Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46508Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/7055Refosvdb.org/49870Refsecunia.com/advisories/32635Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/32203Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46508Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/7055

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6916?

CVE-2008-6916 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting siemens speedstream_5200. It was published on August 7, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-6916?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-6916?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from siemens. Update speedstream_5200 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-6916?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-6916 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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