CVE-2014-1696: Medium severity Siemens Simatic Wincc Open Architecture vulnerability

Published Feb 7, 2014
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Updated

Siemens SIMATIC WinCC OA before 3.12 P002 January uses a weak hash algorithm for passwords, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Siemens Simatic Wincc Open Architecture<=3.12

Event History

Feb 7, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:52 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-1696?

The severity of CVE-2014-1696 is classified as a medium risk due to its potential for remote exploitation through weak password hashing.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-1696?

To fix CVE-2014-1696, update to Siemens SIMATIC WinCC OA version 3.12 P002 or later, which addresses the weak hash algorithm issue.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2014-1696?

CVE-2014-1696 affects users of Siemens SIMATIC WinCC OA versions prior to 3.12 P002, which utilize a weak hash algorithm for passwords.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2014-1696 enable?

CVE-2014-1696 enables remote attackers to perform brute-force attacks to gain unauthorized access to systems.

5

What is Siemens SIMATIC WinCC OA?

Siemens SIMATIC WinCC OA is an open architecture software application used for visualization and control in automation systems.

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