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CVE-2019-6811

7.5 · HIGH

An Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions (CWE-754) vulnerability exists in Modicon Quantum 140 NOE771x1 version 6.9 and earlier, which could cause denial of service when the module r…

Published Sep 17, 2019CWE-754EPSS 1.31%

Overview

CVE-2019-6811 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 17, 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

An Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions (CWE-754) vulnerability exists in Modicon Quantum 140 NOE771x1 version 6.9 and earlier, which could cause denial of service when the module receives an IP fragmented packet with a length greater than 65535 bytes. The module then requires a power cycle to recover.

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-2019-6811?

CVE-2019-6811 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 17, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2019-6811?

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-2019-6811?

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-2019-6811?

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