CVE-2015-0979

Heap-based buffer overflow in the SOAP web interface in SCADA Engine BACnet OPC Server before 2.1.371.24 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet.

Published: Mar 14, 2015Updated: May 6, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD csafCWE-119

9.0CRITICAL

Description

This CSAF advisory was extracted from unstructured data and may contain inaccuracies. If you notice any errors, please reach out to the designated contact at CISA CSAF: central@cisa.dhs.gov

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CVSS Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

AV:NAccess Vector

Network

AC:LAccess Complexity

Low

Au:NAuthentication

None

Impact

C:PConfidentiality

Partial

I:PIntegrity

Partial

A:CAvailability

Complete

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Weaknesses

CWE-119

Affected Products

scadaengine

commercial

bacnet opc serverOn-prem

ICS / OT / IoT / industrial-network

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Exploitability

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MITRE ATT&CK

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References

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2015/icsa-15-069-03.json

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https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-15-069-03

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https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/alerts/ICS-ALERT-10-301-01

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