Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in SIEMENS SIMATIC WinCC (All versions < SIMATIC WinCC V7.2) and SIEMENS SIMATIC PCS 7 (All versions < SIMATIC PCS 7 V8.0 SP1) could allow a remote attacker to crash an ActiveX component or leak parts of the application memory if a user is tricked into clicking on a malicious link under certain conditions.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens | Simatic Pcs 7 | <= 8.0 |
| Siemens | Simatic Wincc | <= 7.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94825
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037435
- http://www.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-693129.pdf
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-348-04
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94825
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037435
- http://www.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-693129.pdf
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-348-04
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-9160?
CVE-2016-9160 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). A vulnerability in SIEMENS SIMATIC WinCC (All versions < SIMATIC WinCC V7.2) and SIEMENS SIMATIC PCS 7 (All versions < SIMATIC PCS 7 V8.0 SP1) could allow a remote attacker to crash an ActiveX compone...
How severe is CVE-2016-9160?
CVE-2016-9160 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-9160?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Siemens Simatic Pcs 7, Siemens Simatic Wincc.