CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-7987

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

An issue was discovered in Siemens ETA4 firmware (all versions prior to Revision 08) of the SM-2558 extension module. Specially crafted packets sent to Port 2404/TCP could cause the affected device to go into defect mode.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to a denial-of-service condition, requiring a cold start to recover the system. It can impact the availability of critical systems within the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the firmware to a version after Revision 08 to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, monitor network traffic to Port 2404/TCP for potential attacks.

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Original NVD description (English source)

An issue was discovered in Siemens ETA4 firmware (all versions prior to Revision 08) of the SM-2558 extension module for: SICAM AK, SICAM TM 1703, SICAM BC 1703, and SICAM AK 3. Specially crafted packets sent to Port 2404/TCP could cause the affected device to go into defect mode. A cold start might be required to recover the system, a Denial-of-Service Vulnerability.

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