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CVE-2015-5374

7.8 · HIGH

A vulnerability has been identified in Firmware variant PROFINET IO for EN100 Ethernet module : All versions < V1.04.01; Firmware variant Modbus TCP for EN100 Ethernet module : All versions < V1.11…

Published Jul 18, 2015siemensCWE-19EPSS 74.50%

Overview

CVE-2015-5374 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting siemens siprotec_firmware. It was published on July 18, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A vulnerability has been identified in Firmware variant PROFINET IO for EN100 Ethernet module : All versions < V1.04.01; Firmware variant Modbus TCP for EN100 Ethernet module : All versions < V1.11.00; Firmware variant DNP3 TCP for EN100 Ethernet module : All versions < V1.03; Firmware variant IEC 104 for EN100 Ethernet module : All versions < V1.21; EN100 Ethernet module included in SIPROTEC Merging Unit 6MU80 : All versions < 1.02.02. Specially crafted packets sent to port 50000/UDP could cause a denial-of-service of the affected device. A manual reboot may be required to recover the service of the device.

Remediation

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5374?

CVE-2015-5374 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting siemens siprotec_firmware. It was published on July 18, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-5374?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, 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-2015-5374?

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