CVE-2012-1800
CVE-2012-1800 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Scalance S Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Siemens Scalance S Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-1800?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2012-1800?
- CVE-2012-1800 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.1, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-1800 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-1800?
- CVE-2012-1800 primarily affects Siemens Scalance S Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-1800?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-1800 published?
- CVE-2012-1800 was published on 2012-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/81034
- http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/59869684
- http://www.siemens.com/corporate-technology/pool/de/forschungsfelder/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-268149.pdf
- http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-102-05.pdf
Affected products (6)
- cpe:2.3:a:siemens:scalance_s_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:siemens:scalance_s_firmware:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:siemens:scalance_s_firmware:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_s602:v2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_s612:v2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_s613:v2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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