CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-8551

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The WinCC server in Siemens SIMATIC WinCC versions 7.0 through SP3, 7.2 before Update 9, and 7.3 before Update 2; SIMATIC PCS 7 versions 7.1 through SP4, 8.0 through SP2, and 8.1; and TIA Portal 13 before Update 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packets.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability could lead to remote code execution, posing a serious threat to the integrity and availability of industrial systems.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the software to the latest versions that include security patches to minimize the risk of an attack.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The WinCC server in Siemens SIMATIC WinCC 7.0 through SP3, 7.2 before Update 9, and 7.3 before Update 2; SIMATIC PCS 7 7.1 through SP4, 8.0 through SP2, and 8.1; and TIA Portal 13 before Update 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packets.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS