What is the severity of CVE-2012-2598?

CVE-2012-2598 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2598?

To fix CVE-2012-2598, update Siemens WinCC to a version greater than 7.0 SP3 Update 2.

What type of attack does CVE-2012-2598 allow?

CVE-2012-2598 allows remote attackers to exploit a buffer overflow to cause an outage of the DiagAgent web server.

Which versions of Siemens WinCC are affected by CVE-2012-2598?

Siemens WinCC 7.0 SP3 and its updates, specifically Update 1 and Update 2, are affected by CVE-2012-2598.

Can CVE-2012-2598 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2012-2598 can be exploited remotely through crafted input sent to the DiagAgent web server.

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CVE-2012-2598

medium

4.3

CWE

119

8/6/2012

17/9/2024

CVE-2012-2598: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Jun 08 2012(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the DiagAgent web server in Siemens WinCC 7.0 SP3 through Update 2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (agent outage) via crafted input.

Credit: cret@cert.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Siemens WinCC	=7.0-sp3
Siemens WinCC	=7.0-sp3
Siemens WinCC	=7.0-sp3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2598?
CVE-2012-2598 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2598?
To fix CVE-2012-2598, update Siemens WinCC to a version greater than 7.0 SP3 Update 2.
What type of attack does CVE-2012-2598 allow?
CVE-2012-2598 allows remote attackers to exploit a buffer overflow to cause an outage of the DiagAgent web server.
Which versions of Siemens WinCC are affected by CVE-2012-2598?
Siemens WinCC 7.0 SP3 and its updates, specifically Update 1 and Update 2, are affected by CVE-2012-2598.
Can CVE-2012-2598 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-2598 can be exploited remotely through crafted input sent to the DiagAgent web server.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2598?
CVE-2012-2598 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2598?
To fix CVE-2012-2598, update Siemens WinCC to a version greater than 7.0 SP3 Update 2.
What type of attack does CVE-2012-2598 allow?
CVE-2012-2598 allows remote attackers to exploit a buffer overflow to cause an outage of the DiagAgent web server.
Which versions of Siemens WinCC are affected by CVE-2012-2598?
Siemens WinCC 7.0 SP3 and its updates, specifically Update 1 and Update 2, are affected by CVE-2012-2598.
Can CVE-2012-2598 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-2598 can be exploited remotely through crafted input sent to the DiagAgent web server.