CVE-2020-37216: Hirschmann HiOS EtherNet/IP Stack Denial of Service

Published Apr 3, 2026
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Updated

Hirschmann HiOS devices versions prior to 08.1.00 and 07.1.01 contain a denial of service vulnerability in the EtherNet/IP stack where improper handling of packet length fields allows remote attackers to crash or hang the device. Attackers can send specially crafted UDP EtherNet/IP packets with a length value larger than the actual packet size to render the device inoperable.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Hirschmann HiOS EtherNet/IP Stack<08.1.00, <07.1.01

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Hirschmann HiOS EtherNet/IP stack to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 08.1.00
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Hirschmann HiOS EtherNet/IP stack to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 07.1.01

Event History

Apr 3, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-37216?

CVE-2020-37216 has a severity rating of high, with a CVSS score of 8.7.

2

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-37216?

CVE-2020-37216 is a denial of service vulnerability in the Hirschmann HiOS EtherNet/IP Stack.

3

How do I fix CVE-2020-37216?

To mitigate CVE-2020-37216, update your Hirschmann HiOS devices to version 08.1.00 or 07.1.01 or later.

4

How does CVE-2020-37216 affect affected devices?

CVE-2020-37216 allows remote attackers to crash or hang affected devices by sending specially crafted UDP EtherNet/IP packets.

5

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2020-37216?

Currently, the recommended solution is to update to the latest software version, as no specific workarounds are provided.

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