7.5
CWE
332
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-9154

First published: Fri Dec 23 2016(Updated: )

Siemens Desigo PX Web modules PXA40-W0, PXA40-W1, PXA40-W2 for Desigo PX automation controllers PXC00-E.D, PXC50-E.D, PXC100-E.D, PXC200-E.D (All firmware versions < V6.00.046) and Desigo PX Web modules PXA30-W0, PXA30-W1, PXA30-W2 for Desigo PX automation controllers PXC00-U, PXC64-U, PXC128-U (All firmware versions < V6.00.046) use a pseudo random number generator with insufficient entropy to generate certificates for HTTPS, potentially allowing remote attackers to reconstruct the corresponding private key.

Credit: productcert@siemens.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Siemens PXA30-W0<=6.00.00
Siemens PXA30-W1<=6.00.00
Siemens PXA30-W2 firmware<=6.00.00
Siemens Desigo Web module PXA40-W0<=6.00.00
Siemens PXA40-W1 Firmware<=6.00.00
Siemens Desigo Web module PXA40-W2<=6.00.00
Siemens Desigo Web module PXA30-W0 firmware
Siemens PXA30-W1
Siemens PXA30-W2
Siemens PXA40-W0
Siemens Desigo Web module PXA40
Siemens PXA40-W2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-9154?

    CVE-2016-9154 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote exploitation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-9154?

    To fix CVE-2016-9154, update the affected Siemens Desigo PX Web modules to firmware version 6.00.046 or higher.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2016-9154?

    CVE-2016-9154 affects Siemens Desigo PX Web modules PXA30-W0, PXA30-W1, PXA30-W2, PXA40-W0, PXA40-W1, and PXA40-W2 with firmware versions below 6.00.046.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-9154?

    CVE-2016-9154 is a remote code execution vulnerability that can be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access.

  • Can CVE-2016-9154 be mitigated without a firmware update?

    No, the only effective mitigation for CVE-2016-9154 is to update to the latest firmware version.

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