CVE-2015-5626:Stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in multiple Yokogawa products allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted packet.

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The vulnerability exists in various Yokogawa products, including CENTUM CS 1000, CENTUM CS 3000, CENTUM CS 3000 Entry, CENTUM VP, CENTUM VP Entry, ProSafe-RS, Exaopc, Exaquantum, Exaquantum/Batch, Exapilot, Exaplog, Exasmoc, Exarqe, Field Wireless Device OPC Server, PRM, STARDOM VDS, STARDOM OPC Server for Windows, FAST/TOOLS, B/M9000CS, B/M9000 VP, and FieldMate. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted packet to the affected systems, leading to a network communications outage.

Overview

This vulnerability is a stack-based buffer overflow in multiple Yokogawa products, allowing remote attackers to disrupt network communications by sending a malicious packet. The affected products include various versions of CENTUM CS, CENTUM VP, ProSafe-RS, Exaopc, Exaquantum, Exapilot, Exaplog, Exasmoc, Exarqe, Field Wireless Device OPC Server, PRM, STARDOM VDS, STARDOM OPC Server for Windows, FAST/TOOLS, B/M9000CS, B/M9000 VP, and FieldMate.

Remediation

To mitigate this vulnerability, Yokogawa recommends applying the necessary security patches provided by the vendor. It is crucial to keep the affected products up to date with the latest security updates to prevent exploitation of this buffer overflow issue. Additionally, network segmentation and access controls can help reduce the attack surface and limit the impact of potential attacks targeting this vulnerability.

References

  1. ICS-CERT Advisory: https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-15-253-01
  2. Yokogawa Security Advisory: http://www.yokogawa.com/dcs/security/ysar/YSAR-15-0003E.pdf

Industry ExposureMost to least
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

  1. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  2. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  3. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  4. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  5. Construction
    Construction
  6. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  7. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  9. Information
    Information
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  12. Mining
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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