CVE-2025-40576: Null Pointer Dereference

Published May 13, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability has been identified in SCALANCE LPE9403 (6GK5998-3GS00-2AC2) (All versions < V4.0 HF0). Affected devices do not properly validate incoming Profinet packets. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this flaw by sending a specially crafted malicious packet, which leads to a crash of the dcpd process.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Siemens SCALANCE LPE9403<=
All of the following
Siemens Scalance Lpe9403 Firmware
Siemens SCALANCE LPE9403

Event History

May 13, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:39 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:39 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-40576?

CVE-2025-40576 is categorized as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized remote exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-40576?

To mitigate CVE-2025-40576, ensure that you update your SCALANCE LPE9403 firmware to the latest version available from Siemens.

3

What impact does CVE-2025-40576 have on my device?

CVE-2025-40576 allows an unauthenticated attacker to send malicious Profinet packets, which can lead to a device crash.

4

Which devices are affected by CVE-2025-40576?

CVE-2025-40576 affects all versions of the Siemens SCALANCE LPE9403 model.

5

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2025-40576?

No, CVE-2025-40576 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers.

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