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7.5

CVE-2018-11451: Siemens EN100 Ethernet modules can be shut down

CVE-2018-11451 · published 8 years ago
Summary

Several firmware versions for the Siemens EN100 Ethernet communication module can be forced to stop working when an attacker sends specially crafted network packets to port 102. This causes a denial of service that requires a manual restart to restore the device, and it can be triggered by anyone with access to the same network. Apply the latest firmware updates, limit network exposure of the module, and disable IEC 61850-MMS communication if it is not needed.

What to do
  • Update siemens iec_61850_firmware to version 4.33 or later.
  • Update siemens cp100_firmware to version 7.80 or later.
  • Update siemens cp300_firmware to version 7.80 or later.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
siemens dnp3_tcp_firmware All versions
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:dnp3_tcp_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
siemens iec_61850_firmware < 4.33
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:iec_61850_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
siemens iec104_firmware All versions
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:iec104_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
siemens modbus_tcp_firmware All versions
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:modbus_tcp_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
siemens profinet_io_firmware All versions
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:profinet_io_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
siemens cp100_firmware < 7.80
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:cp100_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
siemens cp200_firmware All versions
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:cp200_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
siemens cp300_firmware < 7.80
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:cp300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
A vulnerability has been identified in Firmware variant IEC 61850 for EN100 Ethernet module (All versions < V4.33), Firmware variant PROFINET IO for EN100 Ethernet module (All versions), Firmware v...
A vulnerability has been identified in Firmware variant IEC 61850 for EN100 Ethernet module (All versions < V4.33), Firmware variant PROFINET IO for EN100 Ethernet module (All versions), Firmware variant Modbus TCP for EN100 Ethernet module (All versions), Firmware variant DNP3 TCP for EN100 Ethernet module (All versions), Firmware variant IEC104 for EN100 Ethernet module (All versions < V1.22), SIPROTEC 5 relays with CPU variants CP300 and CP100 and the respective Ethernet communication modules (All versions < V7.80), SIPROTEC 5 relays with CPU variants CP200 and the respective Ethernet communication modules (All versions < V7.58). Specially crafted packets to port 102/tcp could cause a denial-of-service condition in the affected products. A manual restart is required to recover the EN100 module functionality of the affected devices. Successful exploitation requires an attacker with network access to send multiple packets to the affected products or modules. As a precondition the IEC 61850-MMS communication needs to be activated on the affected products or modules. No user interaction or privileges are required to exploit the vulnerability. The vulnerability could allow causing a Denial-of-Service condition of the network functionality of the device, compromising the availability of the system. At the time of advisory publication no public exploitation of this security vulnerability was known.
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-20Improper Input Validation
Timeline
Published23 Jul 2018
Updated29 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
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