CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-1799

First published: Wed Apr 18 2012(Updated: )

The web server on the Siemens Scalance S Security Module firewall S602 V2, S612 V2, and S613 V2 with firmware before 2.3.0.3 does not limit the rate of authentication attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack on the administrative password.

Credit: cret@cert.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Siemens Scalance S Firmware<=2.3.0
Siemens Scalance S Firmware=2.1.0
Siemens Scalance S Firmware=2.2.0
Siemens SCALANCE S602=v2
Siemens SCALANCE S612=v2
Siemens SCALANCE S613=v2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-1799?

    CVE-2012-1799 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to perform brute-force attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-1799?

    To fix CVE-2012-1799, upgrade the firmware of the Siemens Scalance S Security Module to version 2.3.0.3 or later.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2012-1799?

    CVE-2012-1799 affects Siemens Scalance S602 V2, S612 V2, and S613 V2 with firmware versions prior to 2.3.0.3.

  • What type of attack is possible due to CVE-2012-1799?

    CVE-2012-1799 allows for brute-force attacks on the administrative password of the affected Siemens devices.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-1799?

    There are no official workarounds for CVE-2012-1799, therefore updating the firmware is recommended.

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