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Advisory Published
Advisory Published

ZDI-CAN-20508: ZDI-23-1065: (0Day) (Pwn2Own) Softing edgeConnector Siemens OPC UA Server Null Pointer Dereference Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

First published: Wed Aug 09 2023(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of Softing edgeConnector Siemens. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Softing edgeConnector

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-20508?

    The severity of ZDI-CAN-20508 is high due to its ability to cause a denial-of-service condition without requiring authentication.

  • How do I fix ZDI-CAN-20508?

    To fix ZDI-CAN-20508, update the Softing edgeConnector Siemens to the latest version that addresses the vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-20508?

    Organizations using the Softing edgeConnector Siemens software are affected by ZDI-CAN-20508.

  • What kind of attack does ZDI-CAN-20508 facilitate?

    ZDI-CAN-20508 facilitates remote denial-of-service attacks against the affected installations.

  • Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-CAN-20508?

    No, authentication is not required to exploit the ZDI-CAN-20508 vulnerability.

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