Denial of Service Vulnerability in Siemens SCALANCE X-300 and X 408 Switches

CVE-2014-8479

Summary

The FTP server present on Siemens SCALANCE X-300 and X 408 switches, when operating on firmware versions prior to 4.0, is susceptible to a denial of service attack. This can be executed by remote authenticated users who send specially crafted FTP packets, leading to an inadvertent reboot of the affected devices. The implications of such a vulnerability could disrupt network operations, emphasizing the need for timely firmware updates to mitigate potential threats.

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