QID 590502

Date Published: 2021-10-14

QID 590502: Beckhoff Embedded PC Images and TwinCAT Components Multiple Vulnerabilities (ICSA-16-278-02)

AFFECTED PRODUCTS
Beckhoff reports that the vulnerabilities may affect the following products:
All Beckhoff Embedded PC Images with a creation date prior to October 22, 2014, and
All TwinCAT Components featuring Automation Device Specification (ADS) communication.

QID Detection Logic (Authenticated):
QID checks for the Vulnerable version of using passive scanning

If used without proper protection, an attacker may misuse those services to gain unauthorized access to systems or read and manipulate transmitted information, especially passwords. Attackers may use ADS protocol to rapidly probe a large number of user or password combinations.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.1 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Critical - 9.4 severity.
    • Solution

    Customers are advised to refer to CERT MITIGATIONS section ICSA-16-278-02 for affected packages and patching details.

    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 590502

    CVE-2014-5414 | CVE-2014-5415 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ICSA-16-278-02 URL Logo www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/ICSA-16-278-02
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