CVE-2017-6870

Name: CVE-2017-6870
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-08T00:29:00.227+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6870 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability was discovered in Siemens SIMATIC WinCC Sm@rtClient for Android (All versions before V1.0.2.2). The existing TLS protocol implementation could allow an attacker to read and modify data within a TLS session while performing a Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack.. EPSS estimates a 0.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability was discovered in Siemens SIMATIC WinCC Sm@rtClient for Android (All versions before V1.0.2.2). The existing TLS protocol implementation could allow an attacker to read and modify data within a TLS session while performing a Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.95%

56.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-300

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Simatic Wincc Sm\@Rtclient	<= 1.0.2.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99582Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-589378.pdfVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99582Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-589378.pdfVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 8, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6870?

How severe is CVE-2017-6870?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6870 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6870?

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