CVE-2016-8368

8.6 HIGH
Published: February 13, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

An issue was discovered in Mitsubishi Electric Automation MELSEC-Q series Ethernet interface modules QJ71E71-100, all versions, QJ71E71-B5, all versions, and QJ71E71-B2, all versions. The affected Ethernet interface module is connected to a MELSEC-Q PLC, which may allow a remote attacker to connect to the PLC via Port 5002/TCP and cause a denial of service, requiring the PLC to be reset to resume operation. This is caused by an Unrestricted Externally Accessible Lock.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94632
Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-336-03
Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
Mitigation Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94632
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-336-03
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mitigation Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.6 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
2.6%
83th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

mitsubishielectric