CVE-2014-2251 Weak cryptography in n/a
Insufficient entropy in the random-number generator allows remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protections and hijack sessions on Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 PLCs.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-2251?
CVE-2014-2251 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Mar 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The random-number generator on Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU PLC devices with firmware before 1.5.0 does not have sufficient entropy, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms and hijack sessions via unspecified vectors.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-2251?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Siemens Simatic S7-1500 Cpu Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2251?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-2251 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-2251 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-2251 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gc2g-5cgv-c5vh.