CVE-2014-0769: Festo CECX-X-(C1/M1) Controller Improper Authentication

Published Apr 25, 2014
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Updated

The Festo CECX-X-C1 Modular Master Controller with CoDeSys and CECX-X-M1 Modular Controller with CoDeSys and SoftMotion do not require authentication for connections to certain TCP ports, which allows remote attackers to (1) modify the configuration via a request to the debug service on port 4000 or (2) delete log entries via a request to the log service on port 4001.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Softmotion3d Softmotion
Festo CECX-X-M1 Modular Controller
3s-software Codesys Runtime System
Festo CECX-X-C1 Modular Master Controller
All of the following
Softmotion3d Softmotion
Festo CECX-X-M1 Modular Controller
All of the following
3s-software Codesys Runtime System
Festo CECX-X-C1 Modular Master Controller

Event History

Apr 25, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:12 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-0769?

CVE-2014-0769 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation without authentication.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-0769?

To fix CVE-2014-0769, you should ensure that proper authentication is enforced on the affected TCP ports and restrict access to the debug service.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2014-0769?

CVE-2014-0769 affects the Festo CECX-X-C1 and CECX-X-M1 Modular Controllers and the CoDeSys runtime system.

4

What kind of attacks can occur due to CVE-2014-0769?

CVE-2014-0769 allows remote attackers to modify configurations and possibly disrupt operations by exploiting unauthenticated access to services.

5

When was CVE-2014-0769 disclosed?

CVE-2014-0769 was disclosed in 2014 and has been noted for its impact on industrial control systems.

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