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CVE-2012-1799

10.0 · HIGH

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 easie…

Published Apr 18, 2012siemensCWE-287EPSS 5.01%

Overview

CVE-2012-1799 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting siemens scalance_s_firmware. It was published on April 18, 2012 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

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from siemens. Update scalance_s_firmware 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
siemensscalance_s_firmware0Affected

References

Refosvdb.org/81033Refsupport.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/59869684Refwww.siemens.com/corporate-technology/pool/de/forschungsfelder/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-268149.pdfRefwww.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-102-05.pdfRefosvdb.org/81033Refsupport.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/59869684Refwww.siemens.com/corporate-technology/pool/de/forschungsfelder/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-268149.pdfRefwww.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-102-05.pdf

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1799?

CVE-2012-1799 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting siemens scalance_s_firmware. It was published on April 18, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-1799?

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-2012-1799?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from siemens. Update scalance_s_firmware 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-2012-1799?

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