Vulnerability in Schneider Electric Modicon Modbus Protocol Exposes Systems to Brute-Force Attacks

CVE-2017-6032

What is CVE-2017-6032?

A significant design flaw was identified in Schneider Electric's Modicon Modbus Protocol, which exposes systems to the risk of brute-force attacks. This vulnerability arises from inadequate session management, allowing attackers to leverage systematic guessing techniques to potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive systems. Implementing appropriate security measures and ensuring timely updates are essential to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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