CVE-2017-12736: Input Validation

Published Dec 26, 2017
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Updated

A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM ROS for RSL910 devices (All versions < ROS V5.0.1), RUGGEDCOM ROS for all other devices (All versions < ROS V4.3.4), SCALANCE XB-200/XC-200/XP-200/XR300-WG (All versions between V3.0 (including) and V3.0.2 (excluding)), SCALANCE XR-500/XM-400 (All versions between V6.1 (including) and V6.1.1 (excluding)). After initial configuration, the Ruggedcom Discovery Protocol (RCDP) is still able to writeto the device under certain conditions, potentially allowing users located in the adjacentnetwork of the targeted device to perform unauthorized administrative actions.

Other sources

After initial configuration, the Ruggedcom Discovery Protocol (RCDP) is still able to write to the device under certain conditions. This could allow an attacker located in the adjacent network of the targeted device to perform unauthorized administrative actions.

MITRE

Affected Software

32 affected components
Siemens Scalance Xb-200 Firmware>=3.0
Siemens SCALANCE XB-200
Siemens Scalance Xc-200 Firmware>=3.0
Siemens SCALANCE XC-200
Siemens Scalance Xp-200 Firmware>=3.0
Siemens SCALANCE XP-200
Siemens Scalance Xr300-wg Firmware>=3.0
Siemens Scalance Xr300-wg
Siemens Scalance Xr-500 Firmware>=6.1
Siemens Scalance Xr-500
Siemens Scalance Xm-400 Firmware>=6.1
Siemens Scalance Xm-400
Siemens Ruggedcom Ros<5.0.1
Siemens Ruggedcom Rsl910
Siemens Ruggedcom Ros<4.3.4
Siemens Ruggedcom
All of the following
Siemens Scalance Xb-200 Firmware>=3.0
Siemens SCALANCE XB-200
All of the following
Siemens Scalance Xc-200 Firmware>=3.0
Siemens SCALANCE XC-200
All of the following
Siemens Scalance Xp-200 Firmware>=3.0
Siemens SCALANCE XP-200
All of the following
Siemens Scalance Xr300-wg Firmware>=3.0
Siemens Scalance Xr300-wg
All of the following
Siemens Scalance Xr-500 Firmware>=6.1
Siemens Scalance Xr-500
All of the following
Siemens Scalance Xm-400 Firmware>=6.1
Siemens Scalance Xm-400
All of the following
Siemens Ruggedcom Ros<5.0.1
Siemens Ruggedcom Rsl910
All of the following
Siemens Ruggedcom Ros<4.3.4
Siemens Ruggedcom

Event History

Dec 26, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2017-12736.

2

Which devices are affected by this vulnerability?

RUGGEDCOM ROS for RSL910 devices (All versions < ROS V5.0.1), RUGGEDCOM ROS for all other devices (All versions < ROS V4.3.4), SCALANCE XB-200/XC-200/XP-200/XR300-WG (All versions between V3.0 (including) and V3.0.2 (excluding)), SCALANCE XR-500/XM-400 (All versions between V6.1 (including) and V6.1.2 (excluding)).

3

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12736?

The severity of CVE-2017-12736 is high with a severity score of 8.8.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for this vulnerability?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2017-12736 is CWE-665 and CWE-20.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-12736?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-12736 at the following references: [http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101041](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101041), [http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039463](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039463), [http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039464](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039464).

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