CVE-2016-8563

High

Published: 13/10/2016(UTC)Translated: 15/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM) before 5.3 SP3 Update 1 is vulnerable to remote attacks that can lead to ALM service outage by sending crafted packets to TCP port 4410.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can cause service unavailability, which may impact the business operations of organizations using ALM.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Siemens Automation License Manager to version 5.3 SP3 Update 1 or later to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Other vulnerabilities in Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM)

CVE-2016-8565Critical
Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM) before 5.3 SP3 allows remote attackers to modify files, rename files, create directories, or delete directories via crafted packets.

Original NVD description (English source)

Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM) before 5.3 SP3 Update 1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ALM service outage) via crafted packets to TCP port 4410.