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CVE-2016-7112

9.8 · CRITICAL

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 Sep 6, 2016CWE-287EPSS 2.86%

Overview

CVE-2016-7112 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 6, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. 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. Attackers with network access to the device's web interface (port 80/tcp) could possibly circumvent authentication and perform certain administrative operations.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/92747Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/99471Refwww.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-630413.pdfRefics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-187-03Refwww.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_SSA-323211.pdfRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/92747Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/99471Refwww.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-630413.pdfRefics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-187-03Refwww.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_SSA-323211.pdf

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7112?

CVE-2016-7112 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 6, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2016-7112?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-7112?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2016-7112?

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