CVE-2013-2811: Input Validation

Published Nov 22, 2013
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Updated

The (1) Catapult DNP3 I/O driver before 7.2.0.60 and the (2) GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy DNP3 I/O driver before 7.20k, as used in DNPDrv.exe (aka the DNP master station server) in GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy HMI/SCADA - CIMPLICITY and iFIX, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted DNP3 TCP packet.

Affected Software

19 affected components
Catapultsoftware Catapult Dnp3 I\/o Driver<=7.20.56
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Dnp3 I\/o Driver<=7.20
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Dnp3 I\/o Driver=7.20
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Dnp3 I\/o Driver=7.20-a
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Dnp3 I\/o Driver=7.20-b
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Dnp3 I\/o Driver=7.20-c
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Dnp3 I\/o Driver=7.20-d
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Dnp3 I\/o Driver=7.20-e
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Dnp3 I\/o Driver=7.20-f
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Dnp3 I\/o Driver=7.20-g
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Dnp3 I\/o Driver=7.20-h
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Dnp3 I\/o Driver=7.20-i
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi\/scada Cimplicity=4.01
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi\/scada Cimplicity=7.5
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi\/scada Cimplicity=8.0
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi\/scada Cimplicity=8.1
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi\/scada Cimplicity=8.2
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi\/scada Ifix=5.0
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi\/scada Ifix=5.1

Event History

Nov 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-2013-2811?

CVE-2013-2811 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote denial of service attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-2811?

To mitigate CVE-2013-2811, users should upgrade the affected Catapult DNP3 I/O driver to version 7.2.0.60 or later and the GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy DNP3 I/O driver to version 7.20k or later.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2013-2811?

CVE-2013-2811 affects the Catapult DNP3 I/O driver and GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy DNP3 I/O driver versions prior to specified updates.

4

What type of attack can CVE-2013-2811 enable?

CVE-2013-2811 can allow an attacker to execute a remote denial of service attack, potentially disrupting services.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2013-2811?

Yes, there are known methods that remote attackers can use to exploit CVE-2013-2811, thus emphasizing the need for prompt updates.

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