Siemens Security Alert: Update Needed to Avoid Cyber Mayhem

As of January 10, 2023, CISA will no longer update ICS security advisories for Siemens product vulnerabilities beyond the initial advisory. For the latest info, check Siemens’ ProductCERT Security Advisories. Time to brush up on those Siemens updates!

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Hot Take:

Looks like Siemens’ products are getting more attention than a cat video on YouTube! If you thought your router was safe, think again—hackers are lining up like it’s Black Friday!

Key Points:

  • CISA will no longer update ICS security advisories for Siemens products after the initial advisory.
  • Siemens products like RUGGEDCOM RM1224 and SCALANCE M-800 family are vulnerable.
  • Vulnerabilities include Uncontrolled Resource Consumption, Improper Input Validation, and more.
  • Exploits can lead to arbitrary code execution, privilege escalation, and denial-of-service.
  • Siemens recommends updating to version V8.1 or later to mitigate these risks.

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