8.3
CWE
189
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-5709

First published: Tue Sep 17 2013(Updated: )

The authentication implementation in the web server on Siemens SCALANCE X-200 switches with firmware before 5.0.0 does not use a sufficient source of entropy for generating values of random numbers, which makes it easier for remote attackers to hijack sessions by predicting a value.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Siemens SCALANCE X-200 Firmware<=4.4
Siemens SCALANCE X-200 Firmware=4.3
Siemens SCALANCE XC-200
Siemens SCALANCE X-200RNA
Siemens SCALANCE X200-4P IRT (6GK5200-4AH00-2BA3)
Siemens SCALANCE X201-3P IRT PRO
Siemens SCALANCE X201-3P IRT PRO
Siemens SCALANCE X202-2IRT
Siemens SCALANCE X202-2P IRT
Siemens SCALANCE X202-2P IRT
Siemens Scalance X-200IRT
Siemens Scalance X-200IRT
Siemens Scalance XF-200BA Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-5709?

    CVE-2013-5709 has a medium severity level due to its potential to allow remote session hijacking.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-5709?

    To fix CVE-2013-5709, upgrade the firmware of Siemens SCALANCE X-200 switches to version 5.0.0 or later.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2013-5709?

    CVE-2013-5709 affects Siemens SCALANCE X-200 switches running firmware versions prior to 5.0.0.

  • Can CVE-2013-5709 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2013-5709 can be exploited remotely by attackers due to weak random number generation in the authentication process.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2013-5709?

    The impact of CVE-2013-5709 includes the potential for remote attackers to hijack user sessions.

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