KEPServerEX < 5.12.140.0 Denial of Service

high Nessus Plugin ID 70592

Synopsis

The remote host has software that is affected by a denial of service vulnerability.

Description

The remote host has a version of KEPServerEX installed that is affected by a denial of service vulnerability. By sending a specially crafted DNP3 packet via an Ethernet or serial connection, it is possible to trigger an infinite loop condition on the server.

Solution

Upgrade KEPServerEX to version 5.12.140.0 or higher.

See Also

https://www.kepware.com/en-us/support/release-notes/

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 70592

File Name: scada_kepserverex_5_12_140_0.nbin

Version: 1.70

Type: local

Family: SCADA

Published: 10/24/2013

Updated: 5/20/2024

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.8

Temporal Score: 5.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2013-2789

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/h:kepware:kepserverex_communications_platform

Required KB Items: SCADA/Apps/KEPServerEX/Installed

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 6/18/2013

Vulnerability Publication Date: 8/14/2013

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2013-2789

BID: 61783

ICSA: 13-226-01