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CVE-2026-8479

IEC 60870-5-104 used in bidirectional mode in RTU500 is vulnerable for a NULL pointer dereferencing, if a specially crafted sequence of messages is sent for a certain time, causing Denial of Servic…

Published May 26, 2026CWE-476EPSS 0.25%

Overview

CVE-2026-8479 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 26, 2026.

Technical description

IEC 60870-5-104 used in bidirectional mode in RTU500 is vulnerable

for a NULL pointer dereferencing, if a specially crafted

sequence of messages is sent for a certain time, causing

Denial of Service impact.

Product is only affected if IEC 60870-5-104 functionality in

bidirectional mode (BCI) is configured.

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-2026-8479?

CVE-2026-8479 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 26, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-8479?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-8479?

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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