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.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/description
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/siemens
- canonical/siemens wincc
- version/siemens wincc/7.0-sp3