CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-30755: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Tue Sep 10 2024(Updated: )

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC CP 1242-7 V2 (incl. SIPLUS variants) (All versions < V3.5.20), SIMATIC CP 1243-1 (incl. SIPLUS variants) (All versions < V3.5.20), SIMATIC CP 1243-1 DNP3 (incl. SIPLUS variants) (All versions < V3.5.20), SIMATIC CP 1243-1 IEC (incl. SIPLUS variants) (All versions < V3.5.20), SIMATIC CP 1243-7 LTE (All versions < V3.5.20), SIMATIC CP 1243-8 IRC (6GK7243-8RX30-0XE0) (All versions < V3.5.20), SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels (incl. SIPLUS variants) (All versions), SIMATIC IPC DiagBase (All versions), SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor (All versions), SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Advanced (All versions), SIPLUS TIM 1531 IRC (6AG1543-1MX00-7XE0) (All versions < V2.4.8), TIM 1531 IRC (6GK7543-1MX00-0XE0) (All versions < V2.4.8). The web server of the affected devices do not properly handle the shutdown or reboot request, which could lead to the clean up of certain resources. This could allow a remote attacker with elevated privileges to cause a denial of service condition in the system.

Credit: productcert@siemens.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Siemens SIMATIC CP 1242-7 V2 firmware<3.5.20
siemens simatic cp 1243-1<3.5.20
Siemens Simatic Net CP 1243-1<3.5.20
Siemens SIMATIC CP 1243-1 IEC Firmware<3.5.20
Siemens SIMATIC CP 1243-7 LTE Firmware<3.5.20
Siemens SIMATIC CP 1243-8 IRC Firmware<3.5.20
Siemens SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels Firmware
siemens SIMATIC IPC DiagBase
siemens SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor
Siemens SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Advanced
siemens SIPLUS TIM 1531 IRC<2.4.8
siemens tim 1531 irc<2.4.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-30755?

    CVE-2023-30755 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability that affects multiple Siemens SIMATIC devices.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-30755?

    To mitigate CVE-2023-30755, you should upgrade your affected Siemens SIMATIC devices to version 3.5.20 or higher.

  • Which Siemens products are affected by CVE-2023-30755?

    CVE-2023-30755 impacts several products including SIMATIC CP 1242-7 V2, CP 1243-1, and CP 1243-1 DNP3, all prior to version 3.5.20.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-30755?

    Yes, Siemens has released a firmware update that acts as a patch for CVE-2023-30755.

  • What are the risks of not addressing CVE-2023-30755?

    Failure to address CVE-2023-30755 could lead to unauthorized access and control over the affected Siemens SIMATIC devices.

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