CVE-2013-4651: Medium severity Siemens Scalance W700 Series Firmware vulnerability

Published Jul 31, 2013
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Updated

Siemens Scalance W7xx devices with firmware before 4.5.4 use the same hardcoded X.509 certificate across different customers' installations, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks against SSL sessions by leveraging the certificate's trust relationship.

Affected Software

17 affected components
Siemens Scalance W700 Series Firmware<=4.4.0
Siemens Scalance W744-1
Siemens Scalance W744-1pro
Siemens Scalance W746-1
Siemens Scalance W746-1pro
Siemens Scalance W747-1
Siemens Scalance W747-1rr
Siemens Scalance W784-1
Siemens Scalance W784-1rr
Siemens Scalance W786-1pro
Siemens Scalance W786-2pro
Siemens Scalance W786-2rr
Siemens Scalance W786-3pro
Siemens Scalance W788-1pro
Siemens Scalance W788-1rr
Siemens Scalance W788-2pro
Siemens Scalance W788-2rr

Event History

Jul 31, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-4651?

CVE-2013-4651 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-4651?

To fix CVE-2013-4651, update the firmware of the affected Siemens Scalance W7xx devices to version 4.5.4 or later.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2013-4651?

CVE-2013-4651 affects multiple Siemens Scalance W7xx devices running firmware versions prior to 4.5.4.

4

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2013-4651?

CVE-2013-4651 can be exploited to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks on SSL sessions.

5

Is CVE-2013-4651 an attack vector for unauthorized access?

Yes, CVE-2013-4651 may allow attackers to intercept and manipulate communications, leading to unauthorized access.

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