Uncontrolled Resource Consumption Vulnerability in Weidmueller Network Switches
CVE-2019-16671

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Weidmueller

Status
Ie-sw-pl09m-5gc-4gt Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 December 2019

What is CVE-2019-16671?

A vulnerability affecting specific Weidmueller network switches allows a remote authenticated user to trigger an uncontrolled resource consumption condition. By sending specially crafted packets, the affected devices can be made to crash, resulting in downtime and potential disruptions in network operations. This may pose significant risks for organizations relying on these devices for their operations.

References

https://cert.vde.com/en-us/advisories
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https://cert.vde.com/en-us/advisories/vde-2019-018
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https://mdcop.weidmueller.com/mediadelivery/asset/900_102694
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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