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Advisory Published
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CVE-2014-2255

First published: Sun Mar 16 2014(Updated: )

Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU PLC devices with firmware before 1.5.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (defect-mode transition) via crafted HTTP packets.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Siemens S7-1500 CPU firmware<=1.1.2
Siemens S7-1500 CPU firmware=1.0.1
Siemens S7-1500 CPU firmware=1.1.0
Siemens S7-1500 CPU firmware=1.1.1
<=1.1.2
=1.0.1
=1.1.0
=1.1.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-2255?

    The severity of CVE-2014-2255 is considered high due to its potential to cause denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-2255?

    To mitigate CVE-2014-2255, update the Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU firmware to version 1.5.0 or later.

  • What types of devices are affected by CVE-2014-2255?

    CVE-2014-2255 affects Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU PLC devices with firmware versions prior to 1.5.0.

  • Can CVE-2014-2255 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2014-2255 can be exploited remotely using crafted HTTP packets.

  • What impact does CVE-2014-2255 have on the devices?

    CVE-2014-2255 can cause a denial of service, leading the affected PLC devices into a defect-mode transition.

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