CWE
399
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-2252

First published: Sat Mar 22 2014(Updated: )

Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU PLC devices with firmware before 4.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (defect-mode transition) via crafted PROFINET packets, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-2253.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU<=3.0.2
Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU=3.0
Siemens CPU 1211C
Siemens CPU 1212C
Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU 1214C
Siemens CPU 1215C
Siemens CPU 1217C

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-2252?

    CVE-2014-2252 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-2252?

    To mitigate CVE-2014-2252, upgrade the firmware of affected Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU devices to version 4.0 or later.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2014-2252?

    CVE-2014-2252 affects Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU PLC devices running firmware versions prior to 4.0.

  • What type of attack is possible with CVE-2014-2252?

    CVE-2014-2252 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause a denial of service on affected devices through crafted PROFINET packets.

  • Is CVE-2014-2252 related to any other vulnerabilities?

    CVE-2014-2252 is a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-2253, although both involve Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU devices.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203