CVE-2013-0700: High severity siemens simatic s7-1200 cpu vulnerability

Published Apr 22, 2013
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Updated

Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 PLCs 2.x and 3.x allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (defect-mode transition and control outage) via crafted packets to TCP port 102 (aka the ISO-TSAP port).

Affected Software

18 affected components
Siemens Simatic S7-1200 Firmware<4.0
Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200
Siemens Simatic S7-1200 Cpu 1211c Firmware<4.0
Siemens Simatic S7-1200 Cpu 1211c
Siemens Simatic S7-1200 Cpu 1212c Firmware<4.0
Siemens Simatic S7-1200 Cpu 1212c
Siemens Simatic S7-1200 Cpu 1212fc Firmware<4.0
Siemens Simatic S7-1200 Cpu 1212fc
Siemens Simatic S7-1200 Cpu 1214 Fc Firmware<4.0
Siemens Simatic S7-1200 Cpu 1214 Fc
Siemens Simatic S7-1200 Cpu 1214c Firmware<4.0
Siemens Simatic S7-1200 Cpu 1214c
Siemens Simatic S7-1200 Cpu 1215 Fc Firmware<4.0
Siemens Simatic S7-1200 Cpu 1215 Fc
Siemens Simatic S7-1200 Cpu 1215c Firmware<4.0
Siemens Simatic S7-1200 Cpu 1215c
Siemens Simatic S7-1200 Cpu 1217c Firmware<4.0
Siemens Simatic S7-1200 Cpu 1217c

Event History

Apr 22, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-0700?

CVE-2013-0700 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-0700?

To mitigate CVE-2013-0700, you should upgrade the Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 PLC firmware to version 4.0 or above.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2013-0700?

CVE-2013-0700 affects Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 PLCs running firmware versions 2.x and 3.x.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2013-0700 allow?

CVE-2013-0700 allows remote attackers to launch denial of service attacks, affecting the control and operation of the PLC.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2013-0700?

Yes, a patch is available through Siemens to update affected PLCs to secure firmware versions.

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