Siemens SIMATIC S7-300 CPU Improper Input Validation (CVE-2018-16561)

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC S7-300 CPUs All versions V3.X.16. The affected CPUs improperly validate S7 communication packets which could cause a Denial-of-Service condition of the CPU. The CPU will remain in DEFECT mode until manual restart. Successful exploitation requires an...

CVE-2018-16561

creationtimestamp| type| source ---|---|--- 2019-04-17 18:33:18+00:00| seen| https://t.me/cibsecurity/3770...

CVE-2018-16561

CVE-2018-16561 affects SIMATIC S7-300 CPUs (all versions before V3.X.16). The flaw is improper validation of S7 communication packets, enabling a Denial-of-Service that leaves the CPU in DEFECT mode until manual restart. Exploitation requires sending a crafted S7 packet via an interface (Ethernet...

Siemens SIMATIC S7-300 CPU

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v3 7.5 ATTENTION : Exploitable remotely/low skill level to exploit Vendor : Siemens Equipment : SIMATIC S7-300 CPU Vulnerability : Improper Input Validation 2. RISK EVALUATION Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could crash the device being accessed, resulting...