CVE-2019-19279: Input Validation

Published Mar 10, 2020
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Updated

A vulnerability has been identified in SIPROTEC 4 and SIPROTEC Compact relays equipped with EN100 Ethernet communication modules (All versions). Specially crafted packets sent to port 50000/UDP of the EN100 Ethernet communication modules could cause a Denial-of-Service of the affected device. A manual reboot is required to recover the service of the device. At the time of advisory publication no public exploitation of this security vulnerability was known to Siemens.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Siemens SIPROTEC 4
Siemens SIPROTEC Compact

Event History

Mar 10, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:16 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-19279?

CVE-2019-19279 is classified as a Denial-of-Service vulnerability affecting Siemens SIPROTEC 4 and SIPROTEC Compact relays.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-19279?

To fix CVE-2019-19279, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by Siemens for the affected models.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2019-19279?

CVE-2019-19279 affects all versions of Siemens SIPROTEC 4 and SIPROTEC Compact relays equipped with EN100 Ethernet communication modules.

4

What action should be taken if a device is vulnerable to CVE-2019-19279?

If a device is found vulnerable to CVE-2019-19279, it should be isolated from the network until a patch can be applied.

5

Can CVE-2019-19279 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-19279 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted packets to port 50000/UDP of the affected devices.

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