CVE-2012-3016

Name: CVE-2012-3016
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-07-31T10:45:42.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.46%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-3016 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Siemens SIMATIC S7-400 PN CPU devices with firmware 6 before 6.0.3 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (defect-mode transition and service outage) via crafted ICMP packets.. EPSS estimates a 3.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Siemens SIMATIC S7-400 PN CPU devices with firmware 6 before 6.0.3 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (defect-mode transition and service outage) via crafted ICMP packets.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.46%

87.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Simatic S7-400 Cpu Firmware	6.0.1
Siemens	Simatic S7-400 Cpu Firmware	6.0.2
Siemens	Simatic S7-400 Cpu 412-2 Pn	All versions
Siemens	Simatic S7-400 Cpu 414-3 Pn\/Dp	All versions
Siemens	Simatic S7-400 Cpu 414f-3 Pn\/Dp	All versions
Siemens	Simatic S7-400 Cpu 416-3 Pn\/Dp	All versions
Siemens	Simatic S7-400 Cpu 416f-3 Pn\/Dp	All versions

References

http://www.siemens.com/corporate-technology/pool/de/forschungsfelder/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-589272.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-212-02.pdfUS Government Resource
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-589272.pdf
http://www.siemens.com/corporate-technology/pool/de/forschungsfelder/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-589272.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-212-02.pdfUS Government Resource
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-589272.pdf

Timeline

Published: Jul 31, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-3016?

Siemens SIMATIC S7-400 PN CPU devices with firmware 6 before 6.0.3 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (defect-mode transition and service outage) via crafted ICMP packets.

How severe is CVE-2012-3016?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-3016 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3016?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST