PT-2014-1178
CVE-2014-2254
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Published
2014-03-20
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Updated
2020-02-10
Description by
CVSS 2.0
7.8
HighMetricsAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU PLC devices with firmware prior to 4.0
Description
The issue allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service, resulting in the device entering defect mode, by sending crafted HTTP packets to the TCP port 80. This can lead to the device requiring a "cold" restart.
Recommendations
For Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU PLC devices with firmware prior to 4.0, update the firmware to version 4.0 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the TCP port 80 to minimize the risk of exploitation.
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