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CVE-2018-11456

UnknownEPSS 1.27%

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CVE-2018-11456 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability has been identified in Automation License Manager 5 (All versions < 5.3.4.4). An attacker with network access to the device could send specially crafted network packets to determine whether or not a network port on another remote system is accessible or not. EPSS estimates a 1.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Automation License Manager 5 (All versions < 5.3.4.4). An attacker with network access to the device could send specially crafted network packets to determine whether or not a network port on another remote system is accessible or not. This allows the attacker to do basic network scanning using the victims machine. Successful exploitation requires a network connection to the affected device. The attacker does not need privileges, no user interaction is required. The impact is limited to determining whether or not a port on a target system is accessible by the affected device.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.27%

66.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SiemensAutomation License Manager< 5.3.4.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-11456?
A vulnerability has been identified in Automation License Manager 5 (All versions < 5.3.4.4). An attacker with network access to the device could send specially crafted network packets to determine whether or not a network port on another remote system is accessible or not. This allows the attacker to do basic network scanning using the victims machine. Successful exploitation requires a network connection to the affected device. The attacker does not need privileges, no user interaction is required. The impact is limited to determining whether or not a port on a target system is accessible by the affected device.
How severe is CVE-2018-11456?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-11456 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11456?
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