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CVE-2013-2816

4.7 · MEDIUM

The DNP3 component in Cooper Power Systems SMP 4, 4/DP, and 16 gateways allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot or link outage) via crafted input over a serial line.

Published Dec 17, 2013cooperindustriesCWE-20EPSS 0.30%

Overview

CVE-2013-2816 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cooperindustries smp_16_gateway_\(data_concentrator\). It was published on December 17, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The DNP3 component in Cooper Power Systems SMP 4, 4/DP, and 16 gateways allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot or link outage) via crafted input over a serial line.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cooperindustries. Update smp_16_gateway_\(data_concentrator\) 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2816?

CVE-2013-2816 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cooperindustries smp_16_gateway_\(data_concentrator\). It was published on December 17, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-2816?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-2816?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cooperindustries. Update smp_16_gateway_\(data_concentrator\) 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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