CVE-2012-1799
critical
CVSS v3
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CVSS v4 NEW
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VIR risk
10.0
Description
The web server on the Siemens Scalance S Security Module firewall S602 V2, S612 V2, and S613 V2 with firmware before 2.3.0.3 does not limit the rate of authentication attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack on the administrative password.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
20%
Patch ETA
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Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| siemens | scalance_s_firmware | {"endIncluding":"2.3.0"} | |
| siemens | scalance_s_firmware | 2.1.0 | |
| siemens | scalance_s_firmware | 2.2.0 | |
References
- http://osvdb.org/81033
- http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/59869684
- http://www.siemens.com/corporate-technology/pool/de/forschungsfelder/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-268149.pdf
- http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-102-05.pdf
- http://osvdb.org/81033
- http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/59869684
- http://www.siemens.com/corporate-technology/pool/de/forschungsfelder/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-268149.pdf
- http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-102-05.pdf
CWEs
CWE-287
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.