CVE-2017-9945

Description

In the Siemens 7KM PAC Switched Ethernet PROFINET expansion module (All versions < V2.1.3), a Denial-of-Service condition could be induced by a specially crafted PROFINET DCP packet sent as a local Ethernet (Layer 2) broadcast. The affected component requires a manual restart via the main device to recover.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.14%
Vendor Advisory siemens.com
Affected: n/a Siemens 7KM PAC Switched Ethernet PROFINET expansion module: All versions < V2.1.3
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100562 vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-771218.pdf vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9945?
CVE-2017-9945 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-9945?
To fix CVE-2017-9945, 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-2017-9945 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-9945 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-9945?
CVE-2017-9945 affects n/a Siemens 7KM PAC Switched Ethernet PROFINET expansion module: All versions < V2.1.3.
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