Vulnerability Description
The web server on Siemens SCALANCE X-300 switches with firmware before 4.0 and SCALANCE X 408 switches with firmware before 4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) via malformed HTTP requests.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens | Scalance X-300 Series Firmware | <= 3.9.3 |
| Siemens | Scalance X-300 | - |
| Siemens | Scalance X-300Eec | - |
| Siemens | Scalance X-300Poe | - |
| Siemens | Scalance Xr-300 | - |
| Siemens | Scalance Xr-300Eec | - |
| Siemens | Scalance Xr-300Poe | - |
| Siemens | Scalance X-408 Firmware | <= 3.9.3 |
| Siemens | Scalance X-408 | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.siemens.com/innovation/pool/de/forschungsfelder/siemens_security_adviVendor Advisory
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-321046.pdf
- http://www.siemens.com/innovation/pool/de/forschungsfelder/siemens_security_adviVendor Advisory
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-321046.pdf
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8478?
CVE-2014-8478 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The web server on Siemens SCALANCE X-300 switches with firmware before 4.0 and SCALANCE X 408 switches with firmware before 4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) via malfor...
How severe is CVE-2014-8478?
CVE-2014-8478 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-8478?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Siemens Scalance X-300 Series Firmware, Siemens Scalance X-300, Siemens Scalance X-300Eec, Siemens Scalance X-300Poe, Siemens Scalance Xr-300.