CVE-2020-15782

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC Drive Controller family (All versions < V2.9.2), SIMATIC ET 200SP Open Controller CPU 1515SP PC (incl. SIPLUS variants) (All versions), SIMATIC ET 200SP Open Controller CPU 1515SP PC2 (incl. SIPLUS variants) (All versions < V21.9), SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU family (incl. SIPLUS variants) (All versions < V4.5.0), SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU family (incl. related ET200 CPUs and SIPLUS variants) (All versions < V2.9.2), SIMATIC S7-1500 Software Controller (All versions < V21.9), SIMATIC S7-PLCSIM Advanced (All versions < V4.0), SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY GH180 Drives (Drives manufactured before 2021-08-13), SINUMERIK MC (All versions < V6.15), SINUMERIK ONE (All versions < V6.15). Affected devices are vulnerable to a memory protection bypass through a specific operation. A remote unauthenticated attacker with network access to port 102/tcp could potentially write arbitrary data and code to protected memory areas or read sensitive data to launch further attacks.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.41%
Vendor Advisory siemens.com
Affected: Siemens SIMATIC Drive Controller family
Affected: Siemens SIMATIC ET 200SP Open Controller CPU 1515SP PC (incl. SIPLUS variants)
Affected: Siemens SIMATIC ET 200SP Open Controller CPU 1515SP PC2 (incl. SIPLUS variants)
Affected: Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU family (incl. SIPLUS variants)
Affected: Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU family (incl. related ET200 CPUs and SIPLUS variants)
Affected: Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 Software Controller
Affected: Siemens SIMATIC S7-PLCSIM Advanced
Affected: Siemens SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY GH180 Drives
Affected: Siemens SINUMERIK MC
Affected: Siemens SINUMERIK ONE
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15782?
CVE-2020-15782 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-15782?
To fix CVE-2020-15782, 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-2020-15782 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-15782 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-2020-15782?
CVE-2020-15782 affects Siemens SIMATIC Drive Controller family, Siemens SIMATIC ET 200SP Open Controller CPU 1515SP PC (incl. SIPLUS variants), Siemens SIMATIC ET 200SP Open Controller CPU 1515SP PC2 (incl. SIPLUS variants), Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU family (incl. SIPLUS variants), Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU family (incl. related ET200 CPUs and SIPLUS variants), Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 Software Controller, Siemens SIMATIC S7-PLCSIM Advanced, Siemens SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY GH180 Drives, Siemens SINUMERIK MC, Siemens SINUMERIK ONE.
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