CVE-2019-10942: High severity siemens scalance xc-200 firmware vulnerability
A vulnerability has been identified in SCALANCE X-200 switch family (incl. SIPLUS NET variants) (All versions < V5.2.5), SCALANCE X-200IRT switch family (incl. SIPLUS NET variants) (All versions < V5.5.0), SCALANCE X204RNA (HSR) (All versions), SCALANCE X204RNA (PRP) (All versions), SCALANCE X204RNA EEC (HSR) (All versions), SCALANCE X204RNA EEC (PRP) (All versions), SCALANCE X204RNA EEC (PRP/HSR) (All versions). The device contains a vulnerability that could allow an attacker to trigger a denial-of-service condition by sending large message packages repeatedly to the telnet service. The security vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker with network access to the affected systems. Successful exploitation requires no system privileges and no user interaction. An attacker could use the vulnerability to compromise availability of the device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2019-10942.
What is the severity level of CVE-2019-10942?
The severity level of CVE-2019-10942 is high.
Which Siemens products are affected by this vulnerability?
The Siemens products affected by this vulnerability include SCALANCE X-200 switch family (incl. SIPLUS NET variants) (All versions < V5.2.5), SCALANCE X-200IRT switch family (incl. SIPLUS NET variants) (All versions < V5.5.0), SCALANCE X204RNA (HSR) (All versions), SCALANCE X204RNA (PRP) (All versions), SCALANCE X204RNA.
What is the solution for CVE-2019-10942?
The solution for CVE-2019-10942 is to update the affected Siemens products to version V5.2.5 or higher.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-10942?
More information about CVE-2019-10942 can be found at the Siemens ProductCERT website: https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-100232.pdf