CVE-2023-4418: High severity SICK Lms531 Firmware vulnerability

Published Aug 24, 2023
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Updated

A remote unprivileged attacker can sent multiple packages to the LMS5xx to disrupt its availability through a TCP SYN-based denial-of-service (DDoS) attack. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can flood the targeted LMS5xx with a high volume of TCP SYN requests, overwhelming its resources and causing it to become unresponsive or unavailable for legitimate users.

Affected Software

12 affected components
All of the following
SICK Lms531 Firmware
SICK Lms531
All of the following
SICK Lms511 Firmware
SICK LMS511
All of the following
SICK Lms500 Firmware
SICK Lms500
SICK Lms531 Firmware
SICK Lms531
SICK Lms511 Firmware
SICK LMS511
SICK Lms500 Firmware
SICK Lms500

Event History

Aug 24, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-4418?

CVE-2023-4418 is a vulnerability that allows a remote unprivileged attacker to disrupt the availability of the LMS5xx device through a TCP SYN-based denial-of-service (DDoS) attack.

2

How does CVE-2023-4418 work?

CVE-2023-4418 allows an attacker to flood the targeted LMS5xx device with a high volume of TCP SYN requests, overwhelming its resources.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4418?

CVE-2023-4418 has a severity rating of 7.5 out of 10, making it a high-risk vulnerability.

4

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-4418?

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-4418: Sick Lms531 Firmware, Sick Lms511 Firmware, and Sick Lms500 Firmware.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-4418?

To fix CVE-2023-4418, it is recommended to apply the latest firmware updates provided by Sick.

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