CVE-2021-25668: Critical severity siemens scalance x-200irt vulnerability
A vulnerability has been identified in SCALANCE X200-4P IRT (All versions < 5.5.1), SCALANCE X201-3P IRT (All versions < 5.5.1), SCALANCE X201-3P IRT PRO (All versions < 5.5.1), SCALANCE X202-2 IRT (All versions < 5.5.1), SCALANCE X202-2P IRT (incl. SIPLUS NET variant) (All versions < 5.5.1), SCALANCE X202-2P IRT PRO (All versions < 5.5.1), SCALANCE X204 IRT (All versions < 5.5.1), SCALANCE X204 IRT PRO (All versions < 5.5.1), SCALANCE X204-2 (incl. SIPLUS NET variant) (All versions < V5.2.5), SCALANCE X204-2FM (All versions < V5.2.5), SCALANCE X204-2LD (incl. SIPLUS NET variant) (All versions < V5.2.5), SCALANCE X204-2LD TS (All versions < V5.2.5), SCALANCE X204-2TS (All versions < V5.2.5), SCALANCE X206-1 (All versions < V5.2.5), SCALANCE X206-1LD (All versions < V5.2.5), SCALANCE X208 (incl. SIPLUS NET variant) (All versions < V5.2.5), SCALANCE X208PRO (All versions < V5.2.5), SCALANCE X212-2 (incl. SIPLUS NET variant) (All versions < V5.2.5), SCALANCE X212-2LD (All versions < V5.2.5), SCALANCE X216 (All versions < V5.2.5), SCALANCE X224 (All versions < V5.2.5), SCALANCE XF201-3P IRT (All versions < 5.5.1), SCALANCE XF202-2P IRT (All versions < 5.5.1), SCALANCE XF204 (All versions < V5.2.5), SCALANCE XF204 IRT (All versions < 5.5.1), SCALANCE XF204-2 (incl. SIPLUS NET variant) (All versions < V5.2.5), SCALANCE XF204-2BA IRT (All versions < 5.5.1), SCALANCE XF206-1 (All versions < V5.2.5), SCALANCE XF208 (All versions < V5.2.5). Incorrect processing of POST requests in the webserver may result in write out of bounds in heap. An attacker might leverage this to cause denial-of-service on the device and potentially remotely execute code.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-25668?
CVE-2021-25668 has been classified with a moderate severity level, highlighting its potential risk.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25668?
To remediate CVE-2021-25668, upgrade the affected SCALANCE devices to version 5.5.1 or later.
What devices are affected by CVE-2021-25668?
CVE-2021-25668 affects various models of SCALANCE X200, X201, X202, X204, and XF series devices with firmware versions below 5.5.1.
Is CVE-2021-25668 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-25668 can potentially be exploited remotely, allowing unauthorized access to affected devices.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-25668?
Exploitation of CVE-2021-25668 could lead to unauthorized access, data leakage, or manipulation of the firmware configuration.