CVE-2024-12169 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability exists in RTU500 IEC 60870-5-104 controlled station functionality and IEC 61850 functionality, that allows an attacker performing a specific attack sequence to restart the affected CMU. This vulnerability only applies, if secure communication using IEC 62351-3 (TLS) is enabled.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

References

https://publisher.hitachienergy.com/preview?DocumentId=8DBD000207&languageCode=e

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-12169?

CVE-2024-12169 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability exists in RTU500 IEC 60870-5-104 controlled station functionality and IEC 61850 functionality, that allows an attacker performing a specific attack sequence to restart the affected CMU...

How severe is CVE-2024-12169?

CVE-2024-12169 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-12169?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.