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CVE-2019-13921

7.5 · HIGH

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC WinAC RTX (F) 2010 (All versions < SP3 Update 1).

Published Oct 10, 2019CWE-410EPSS 1.37%

Overview

CVE-2019-13921 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 10, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, 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 SIMATIC WinAC RTX (F) 2010 (All versions < SP3 Update 1). Affected versions of the software contain a vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to trigger a denial-of-service condition. The vulnerability can be triggered if a large HTTP request is sent to the executing service. The security vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker with network access to the affected systems. Successful exploitation requires no system privileges and no user interaction. An attacker could use the vulnerability to compromise availability of the service provided by the software.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-13921?

CVE-2019-13921 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 10, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2019-13921?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, 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-2019-13921?

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.

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