Denial of Service Vulnerability in Schneider Electric Magelis HMI Products
CVE-2016-8367

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Schneider Electric
Status
Schneider Electric Magelis Hmi
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 February 2017

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 13%

Summary

A vulnerability has been identified in various Schneider Electric Magelis HMI products that allows an attacker to open multiple connections to a targeted web server. This can prevent new connections from being established, ultimately leading to the unavailability of the web server during an attack. Any version of the affected products, including advanced panels and hand-held devices, is potentially vulnerable, highlighting the need for immediate attention to secure operational environments.

Affected Version(s)

Schneider Electric Magelis HMI Schneider Electric Magelis HMI

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

PanelShock
Created by 0xICF

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-308-02
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94093
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EPSS Score

13% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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