CVE-2021-31893: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 13, 2021
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Updated

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC PCS 7 V8.2 and earlier (All versions), SIMATIC PCS 7 V9.0 (All versions < V9.0 SP3), SIMATIC PDM (All versions < V9.2), SIMATIC STEP 7 V5.X (All versions < V5.6 SP2 HF3), SINAMICS STARTER (containing STEP 7 OEM version) (All versions < V5.4 HF2). The affected software contains a buffer overflow vulnerability while handling certain files that could allow a local attacker to trigger a denial-of-service condition or potentially lead to remote code execution.

Affected Software

14 affected components
Siemens Simatic Pcs Firmware<=8.2
Siemens Simatic Pcs Firmware=9.0
Siemens Simatic Pcs Firmware=9.0-sp1
Siemens Simatic Pcs Firmware=9.0-sp2
Siemens Simatic Pcs
Siemens Simatic Pdm Firmware<9.2
Siemens Simatic Pdm
Siemens Simatic Step 7 Firmware<=5.6
Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7
Siemens Sinamics Starter Firmware<5.4
Siemens Sinamics Starter Firmware=5.4
Siemens Sinamics Starter Firmware=5.4-hotfix_1
Siemens Sinamics Starter Firmware=5.4-hotfix_2
Siemens SINAMICS STARTER

Event History

Jul 13, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:02 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:02 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-31893?

The severity of CVE-2021-31893 is 7.8 (high).

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-31893?

SIMATIC PCS 7 V8.2 and earlier, SIMATIC PCS 7 V9.0 (All versions < V9.0 SP3), SIMATIC PDM (All versions < V9.2), SIMATIC STEP 7 V5.X (All versions < V5.6 SP2 HF3), SINAMICS STARTER (containing STEP 7 OEM version) (All versions < V5.4 HF2).

3

What is the CVE ID for this vulnerability?

The CVE ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2021-31893.

4

How do I fix CVE-2021-31893?

Apply the relevant security patches or updates provided by Siemens.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-31893?

More information about CVE-2021-31893 can be found at the following reference: https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-641963.pdf

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