CVE-2018-13798: Input Validation
A vulnerability has been identified in SICAM A8000 CP-8000 (All versions < V14), SICAM A8000 CP-802X (All versions < V14), SICAM A8000 CP-8050 (All versions < V2.00). Specially crafted network packets sent to port 80/TCP or 443/TCP could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to cause a Denial-of-Service condition of the web server. The security vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker with network access to the affected systems on port 80/TCP or 443/TCP. Successful exploitation requires no system privileges and no user interaction. An attacker could use the vulnerability to compromise availability of the web server. A system reboot is required to recover the web service of the device. At the time of advisory update, exploit code for this security vulnerability is public.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-13798?
CVE-2018-13798 is a vulnerability in SICAM A8000 CP-8000, CP-802X, and CP-8050 that allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to cause a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-13798?
All versions of SICAM A8000 CP-8000 firmware prior to V14, SICAM A8000 CP-802X firmware prior to V14, and SICAM A8000 CP-8050 firmware prior to V2.00 are affected by CVE-2018-13798.
How does CVE-2018-13798 work?
An unauthenticated remote attacker can send specially crafted network packets to port 80/TCP or 443/TCP, which can trigger the vulnerability and cause a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-13798?
CVE-2018-13798 has a severity score of 7.5 (High).
Is there a fix or patch available for CVE-2018-13798?
Siemens has released firmware updates to address the vulnerability. Please refer to the Siemens CERT advisory for more information on the available patches.