CVE-2019-18995: ABB PB610 HMISimulator does not check content-length of the HTTP request

Published Dec 18, 2019
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Updated

The HMISimulator component of ABB PB610 Panel Builder 600 versions 2.8.0.424 and earlier fails to validate the content-length field for HTTP requests, exposing HMISimulator to denial of service via crafted HTTP requests manipulating the content-length setting.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ABB PB610 Panel Builder 600<=2.8.0.424

Event History

Dec 18, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-18995?

CVE-2019-18995 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How does CVE-2019-18995 exploit work?

CVE-2019-18995 exploits the failure to validate the content-length field in HTTP requests, allowing for denial of service.

3

Which versions of ABB PB610 Panel Builder 600 are affected by CVE-2019-18995?

CVE-2019-18995 affects ABB PB610 Panel Builder 600 versions up to and including 2.8.0.424.

4

How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2019-18995?

To mitigate CVE-2019-18995, update ABB PB610 Panel Builder 600 to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

5

What are the implications of CVE-2019-18995 for users?

Users affected by CVE-2019-18995 may experience service disruptions due to the denial of service attack exploiting this vulnerability.

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