CVE-2014-8479: Input Validation

Published Jan 21, 2015
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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.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Siemens Scalance X-408 Firmware<=3.9.3
Siemens Scalance X-408
Siemens Scalance X-300 Series Firmware<=3.9.3
Siemens SCALANCE X-300
Siemens Scalance X-300eec
Siemens Scalance X-300poe
Siemens Scalance Xr-300
Siemens Scalance Xr-300eec
Siemens Scalance Xr-300poe

Event History

Jan 21, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

Can unprivileged users exploit CVE-2014-8479?

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

5

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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