Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-0659

First published: Fri Mar 29 2013(Updated: )

The debugging feature on the Siemens CP 1604 and CP 1616 interface cards with firmware before 2.5.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet to UDP port 17185.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Siemens CP 1604 Firmware<=2.5.1
Siemens CP 1616 Firmware<=2.5.1
Siemens Simatic CP 1604
Siemens CP 1616 Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-0659?

    CVE-2013-0659 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-0659?

    To remediate CVE-2013-0659, update the firmware of Siemens CP 1604 and CP 1616 interface cards to version 2.5.2 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2013-0659?

    CVE-2013-0659 affects Siemens CP 1604 and CP 1616 interface cards running firmware versions prior to 2.5.2.

  • Can CVE-2013-0659 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2013-0659 can be exploited remotely through crafted packets sent to UDP port 17185.

  • What impact does CVE-2013-0659 have on security?

    Exploitation of CVE-2013-0659 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected devices, leading to potential compromise of the system.

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