CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-8479: Input Validation

First published: Wed Jan 21 2015(Updated: )

The FTP server on Siemens SCALANCE X-300 switches with firmware before 4.0 and SCALANCE X 408 switches with firmware before 4.0 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (reboot) via crafted FTP packets.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Siemens SCALANCE X408-2 firmware<=3.9.3
Siemens SCALANCE x-408 firmware
Siemens SCALANCE X-300WG Firmware<=3.9.3
Siemens SCALANCE X-300 series firmware
Siemens Scalance XR-300EEC
Siemens Scalance XR-300PoE
Siemens Scalance XR-300EEC
Siemens Scalance XR-300EEC Firmware
Siemens Scalance XR-300

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-8479?

    CVE-2014-8479 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause a reboot of affected Siemens devices.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-8479?

    To fix CVE-2014-8479, upgrade the firmware of Siemens SCALANCE X-300 and SCALANCE X-408 switches to version 4.0 or later.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2014-8479?

    CVE-2014-8479 affects Siemens SCALANCE X-300 switches with firmware versions before 4.0 and SCALANCE X-408 switches with firmware versions before 4.0.

  • Can unprivileged users exploit CVE-2014-8479?

    No, CVE-2014-8479 requires remote authenticated users to exploit the vulnerability.

  • What type of attack is CVE-2014-8479 related to?

    CVE-2014-8479 is related to a denial of service attack via crafted FTP packets.

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