CVE-2021-22283: MMS File Transfer Vulnerability impact on Distribution Automation products

Published Feb 28, 2023
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Updated

Improper Initialization vulnerability in ABB Relion protection relays - 611 series, ABB Relion protection relays - 615 series IEC 4.0 FP1, ABB Relion protection relays - 615 series CN 4.0 FP1, ABB Relion protection relays - 615 series IEC 5.0, ABB Relion protection relays - 615 series IEC 5.0 FP1, ABB Relion protection relays - 620 series IEC/CN 2.0, ABB Relion protection relays - 620 series IEC/CN 2.0 FP1, ABB Relion protection relays - REX640 PCL1, ABB Relion protection relays - REX640 PCL2, ABB Relion protection relays - REX640 PCL3, ABB Relion protection relays - RER615, ABB Remote Monitoring and Control - REC615, ABB Merging Unit- SMU615 allows Communication Channel Manipulation.This issue affects Relion protection relays - 611 series: from 1.0.0 before 2.0.3; Relion protection relays - 615 series IEC 4.0 FP1: from 4.1.0 before 4.1.9; Relion protection relays - 615 series CN 4.0 FP1: from 4.1.0 before 4.1.8; Relion protection relays - 615 series IEC 5.0: from 5.0.0 before 5.0.12; Relion protection relays - 615 series IEC 5.0 FP1: from 5.1.0 before 5.1.20; Relion protection relays - 620 series IEC/CN 2.0: from 2.0.0 before 2.0.11; Relion protection relays - 620 series IEC/CN 2.0 FP1: from 2.1.0 before 2.1.15; Relion protection relays - REX640 PCL1: from 1.0.0 before 1.0.8; Relion protection relays - REX640 PCL2: from 1.1.0 before 1.1.4; Relion protection relays - REX640 PCL3: from 1.2.0 before 1.2.1; Relion protection relays - RER615: from 2.0.0 before 2.0.3; Remote Monitoring and Control - REC615: from 1.0.0 before 2.0.3; Merging Unit- SMU615: from 1.0.0 before 1.0.2.

Affected Software

62 affected components
ABB Smu615 Firmware<1.0.2
ABB SMU615
ABB Rec615 Firmware<2.0.3
ABB REC615
ABB Rer615 Firmware<2.0.3
ABB RER615
ABB Evd4 Firmware
ABB Evd4
ABB Ref615r Firmware
ABB Ref615r
ABB Rex640 Pcl3 Firmware<1.2.1
ABB REX640 PCL3
ABB Rex640 Pcl2 Firmware<1.1.4
ABB REX640 PCL2
ABB Rex640 Pcl1 Firmware<1.0.8
ABB REX640 PCL1
ABB Rer620 Firmware
ABB Rer620
ABB Relion 611 Firmware<2.0.3
ABB Relion 611
ABB Ref615 Iec Firmware
ABB Ref615 Iec=1.0
ABB Ref615 Ansi Firmware
ABB Ref615 Ansi=1.0
ABB Ref615 Iec=1.1
ABB Red615 Iec Firmware
ABB Red615 Iec=1.1
ABB Ref615 Ansi=1.1
ABB Relion 615 Iec Firmware
ABB Relion 615 Iec=2.0
ABB Relion 615 Iec=3.0
ABB Relion 615 Iec=4.0
ABB Relion 615 Cn Firmware
ABB Relion 615 Cn=2.0
ABB Relion 615 Cn=3.0
ABB Relion 615 Cn=3.1
ABB Relion 615 Cn=4.0
ABB Relion 615 Cn=5.0-fp1
ABB Relion 615 Ansi Firmware
ABB Relion 615 Ansi=2.0
ABB Relion 615 Ansi=4.0
ABB Relion 615 Ansi=4.0-fp1
ABB Relion 615 Ansi=4.0-fp2
ABB Relion 615 Ansi=5.0-fp1
ABB Relion 615 Iec Firmware<4.1.9
ABB Relion 615 Iec=4.0-fp1
ABB Relion 615 Cn Firmware<4.1.8
ABB Relion 615 Cn=4.0-fp1
ABB Relion 615 Iec Firmware<5.0.12
ABB Relion 615 Iec=5.0
ABB Relion 615 Iec Firmware<5.1.20
ABB Relion 615 Iec=5.0-fp1
ABB Relion 620 Iec Firmware<2.0.11
ABB Relion 620 Iec=2.0
ABB Relion 620 Cn Firmware<2.0.11
ABB Relion 620 Cn=2.0
ABB Relion 620 Ansi Firmware
ABB Relion 620 Ansi
ABB Relion 620 Iec Firmware<2.1.15
ABB Relion 620 Iec=2.0-fp1
ABB Relion 620 Cn Firmware<2.1.15
ABB Relion 620 Cn=2.0-fp1

Event History

Feb 28, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:21 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:21 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22283?

The CVE-2021-22283 vulnerability has a severity rating of medium, indicating a moderate level of risk.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-22283?

To address CVE-2021-22283, you should update to the latest firmware version specified in the vendor's advisory.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2021-22283?

CVE-2021-22283 affects several ABB Relion protection relays, specifically models in the 611 and 615 series.

4

Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-22283?

Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2021-22283; updating the firmware is the recommended solution.

5

When was CVE-2021-22283 reported?

CVE-2021-22283 was reported in 2021, highlighting an improper initialization issue.

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