CVE-2012-1800
6.1CVSSMEDIUM
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Profinet DCP protocol implementation on the Siemens Scalance S Security Module firewall S602 V2, S612 V2, and S613 V2 with firmware before 2.3.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device outage) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted DCP frame.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:AAccess VectorAdjacent Network
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:CAvailabilityComplete
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
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MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques Initial Access
Privilege Escalation
References
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/59869684
support.automation.siemens.com
http://www.siemens.com/corporate-technology/pool/de/forschungsfelder/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-268149.pdf
siemens.com
http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-102-05.pdf
us-cert.gov
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Timeline
Published
Apr 18, 2012
Last Updated
Apr 29, 2026
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