DNP3/TCP 'Direct Operate' Function Code Detection (SCADA)

info Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 127

Description

The DNP3/TCP master has sent an outstation the Direct Operate command. The Direct Operate command, function code 5 (0x05), lacks the security feature of SBO. Direct operate forces selected points to execute the specified action without a verification check of the selected outstations.

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 127

Family: SCADA