CVE-2018-13807: siemens ag scalance x300, scalance x408, scalance x414 Improper Input Validation

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2018-13807 is a high (CVSS 8.6) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in siemens ag scalance x300, scalance x408, scalance x414. EPSS estimates a 4.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 90.8% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 12-09-2018
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 17-09-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SCALANCE X300 (All versions < V4.0.0), SCALANCE X408 (All versions < V4.0.0), SCALANCE X414 (All versions). The web interface on port 443/tcp could allow an attacker to cause a Denial-of-Service condition by sending specially crafted packets to the web server. The device will automatically reboot, impacting network availability for other devices. An attacker must have network access to port 443/tcp to exploit the vulnerability. Neither valid credentials nor interaction by a legitimate user is required to exploit the vulnerability. There is no confidentiality or integrity impact, only availability is temporarily impacted. This vulnerability could be triggered by publicly available tools.

• 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.