CVE-2016-9157: siemens sicam_pas\/pqs Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 9.8v3.1CriticalModified
Published 05-12-2016Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-9157 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in siemens sicam_pas\/pqs. EPSS estimates a 3.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 88.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
3.26%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 05-12-2016PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A vulnerability in Siemens SICAM PAS (all versions before V8.09) could allow a remote attacker to cause a Denial of Service condition and potentially lead to unauthenticated remote code execution by sending specially crafted packets to port 19234/TCP.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsCritical 9.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
3.26%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
88%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 3.26% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score3.26%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
- CWE-284Improper Access ControlThe product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
Affected systems
Siemens1 product
- sicam_pas\/pqs< 8.09
1 vendor · 1 product
References
2 links- www.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-946325.pdfX Refsource CONFIRMMitigationVendor Advisory