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CVE-2013-2813: Cooper SMP gateways can be rebooted by crafted DNP3 packet

CVE-2013-2813 · published 12 years ago

Summary

The DNP3 communication module in Cooper Power Systems SMP 4, 4/DP, and 16 data‑concentrator gateways can be triggered by a specially formed network packet to cause the device to restart or lose its network link. This results in a temporary loss of service for any connected systems. Apply the vendor's latest security update or firmware patch to stop the packet from causing a reboot.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Affected versions
cooperindustries	smp_16_gateway_\(data_concentrator\)	All versions `cpe:2.3:h:cooperindustries:smp_16_gateway_\(data_concentrator\):-:::::::*`
cooperindustries	smp_4\/dp_gateway_\(data_concentrator\)	All versions `cpe:2.3:h:cooperindustries:smp_4\/dp_gateway_\(data_concentrator\):-:::::::*`
cooperindustries	smp_4_gateway_\(data_concentrator\)	All versions `cpe:2.3:h:cooperindustries:smp_4_gateway_\(data_concentrator\):-:::::::*`

Original advisory text

The DNP3 component in Cooper Power Systems SMP 4, 4/DP, and 16 gateways allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot or link outage) via a crafted DNP3 TCP packet.

References

http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-13-346-01 US Government Resource

Fix within

Internet-facing 60 days

Internal At next upgrade

Not known to be exploited
Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)

Severity

7.1 High

Exploitation

1% chance of attack within 30 days

Type

CWE-20Improper Input Validation

Timeline

Published17 Dec 2013

Updated4 Nov 2026

First seen29 Sep 2026

Sources

CVE-2013-2813 · NVD

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