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CVE-2012-3016

First published: Tue Jul 31 2012(Updated: )

Siemens SIMATIC S7-400 PN CPU devices with firmware 6 before 6.0.3 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (defect-mode transition and service outage) via crafted ICMP packets.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Siemens SIMATIC S7-400 CPU=6.0.1
Siemens SIMATIC S7-400 CPU=6.0.2
Siemens SIMATIC S7-400 CPU
Siemens SIMATIC S7-400 CPU 414-3 pn/dp
Siemens SIMATIC S7-400 CPU 414f-3 pn/dp
Siemens SIMATIC S7-400 CPU 416-3 PN/DP
Siemens SIMATIC S7-400 CPU 416f-3 pn/dp

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-3016?

    CVE-2012-3016 is classified with a CVSS score indicating a denial of service vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-3016?

    To fix CVE-2012-3016, upgrade the firmware of affected Siemens SIMATIC S7-400 PN CPU devices to version 6.0.3 or later.

  • What impact does CVE-2012-3016 have on my system?

    CVE-2012-3016 can cause a denial of service, resulting in a defect-mode transition and service outages on affected devices.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2012-3016?

    CVE-2012-3016 affects Siemens SIMATIC S7-400 PN CPU devices with firmware versions 6.0.1 and 6.0.2.

  • How can I verify if my device is affected by CVE-2012-3016?

    You can verify if your device is affected by checking its firmware version and ensuring it is below 6.0.3.

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