CVE-2016-8563

7.5 HIGH

Published: October 13, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM) before 5.3 SP3 Update 1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ALM service outage) via crafted packets to TCP port 4410.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93553

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037011

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-284342.pdf

Source: cve@mitre.org

Patch Vendor Advisory

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-287-02

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93553

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037011

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

http://www.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-284342.pdf

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Patch Vendor Advisory

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-287-02

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.5 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

3.0%

86th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

Affected Vendors

siemens

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