CWE
254
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-2846

First published: Wed Mar 16 2016(Updated: )

Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU devices before 4.0 allow remote attackers to bypass a "user program block" protection mechanism via unspecified vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU
Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU<=3.0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-2846?

    CVE-2016-2846 has a critical severity level as it allows remote attackers to bypass the protection mechanism of user program blocks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-2846?

    To fix CVE-2016-2846, upgrade to firmware version 4.0 or higher for Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU devices.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2016-2846?

    CVE-2016-2846 affects Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU devices with firmware versions up to and including 3.0.2.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2016-2846?

    CVE-2016-2846 allows attackers to bypass user program block protections, which may lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of the device.

  • Can CVE-2016-2846 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-2846 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to breach security without physical access to the device.

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