CVE-2016-2846 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass user program block protection on Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU devices, compromising industrial control system integrity.
- 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-2016-2846?
CVE-2016-2846 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Mar 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU devices before 4.0 allow remote attackers to bypass a "user program block" protection mechanism via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-254
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-2846?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Siemens Simatic S7 Cpu 1200 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2846?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-2846 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-2846 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-2846 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pmhf-pp7x-prjr.