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CVE-2013-0659

10.0 · HIGH

The debugging feature on the Siemens CP 1604 and CP 1616 interface cards with firmware before 2.5.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet to UDP port 17185.

Published Apr 1, 2013siemensEPSS 5.92%

Overview

CVE-2013-0659 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting siemens cp_1604_firmware. It was published on April 1, 2013 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 debugging feature on the Siemens CP 1604 and CP 1616 interface cards with firmware before 2.5.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet to UDP port 17185.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from siemens. Update cp_1604_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
siemenscp_1604_firmware0Affected
siemenscp_1616_firmware0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0659?

CVE-2013-0659 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting siemens cp_1604_firmware. It was published on April 1, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-0659?

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-2013-0659?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from siemens. Update cp_1604_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.

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