CVE-2016-7987

Description

An issue was discovered in Siemens ETA4 firmware (all versions prior to Revision 08) of the SM-2558 extension module for: SICAM AK, SICAM TM 1703, SICAM BC 1703, and SICAM AK 3. Specially crafted packets sent to Port 2404/TCP could cause the affected device to go into defect mode. A cold start might be required to recover the system, a Denial-of-Service Vulnerability.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.84% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory us-cert.gov
Affected: n/a Siemens SICAM RTU Devices before 08
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93832 third party advisory vdb entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-299-01 mitigation third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7987?
CVE-2016-7987 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-7987?
To fix CVE-2016-7987, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-7987 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-7987 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-7987?
CVE-2016-7987 affects n/a Siemens SICAM RTU Devices before 08.
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