CVE-2018-16563

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Firmware variant IEC 61850 for EN100 Ethernet module (All versions < V4.35), Firmware variant MODBUS TCP for EN100 Ethernet module (All versions), Firmware variant DNP3 TCP for EN100 Ethernet module (All versions), Firmware variant IEC104 for EN100 Ethernet module (All versions), Firmware variant Profinet IO for EN100 Ethernet module (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 relays with CPU variants CP300 and CP100 and the respective Ethernet communication modules (All versions < V7.82), SIPROTEC 5 relays with CPU variants CP200 and the respective Ethernet communication modules (All versions < V7.58). Specially crafted packets to port 102/tcp could cause a denial-of-service condition in the affected products. A manual restart is required to recover the EN100 module functionality of the affected devices. Successful exploitation requires an attacker with network access to send multiple packets to the affected products or modules. As a precondition the IEC 61850-MMS communication needs to be activated on the affected products or modules. No user interaction or privileges are required to exploit the vulnerability. The vulnerability could allow causing a Denial-of-Service condition of the network functionality of the device, compromising the availability of the system. At the time of advisory publication no public exploitation of this security vulnerability was known.

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.19%
Vendor Advisory siemens.com
Affected: Siemens Firmware variant IEC 61850 for EN100 Ethernet module
Affected: Siemens Firmware variant MODBUS TCP for EN100 Ethernet module
Affected: Siemens Firmware variant DNP3 TCP for EN100 Ethernet module
Affected: Siemens Firmware variant IEC104 for EN100 Ethernet module
Affected: Siemens Firmware variant Profinet IO for EN100 Ethernet module
Affected: Siemens SIPROTEC 5 relays with CPU variants CP300 and CP100 and the respective Ethernet communication modules
Affected: Siemens SIPROTEC 5 relays with CPU variants CP200 and the respective Ethernet communication modules
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-16563?
CVE-2018-16563 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-16563?
To fix CVE-2018-16563, 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-2018-16563 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-16563 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-2018-16563?
CVE-2018-16563 affects Siemens Firmware variant IEC 61850 for EN100 Ethernet module, Siemens Firmware variant MODBUS TCP for EN100 Ethernet module, Siemens Firmware variant DNP3 TCP for EN100 Ethernet module, Siemens Firmware variant IEC104 for EN100 Ethernet module, Siemens Firmware variant Profinet IO for EN100 Ethernet module, Siemens SIPROTEC 5 relays with CPU variants CP300 and CP100 and the respective Ethernet communication modules, Siemens SIPROTEC 5 relays with CPU variants CP200 and the respective Ethernet communication modules.
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