CVE-2021-33541

Phoenix Contact: ILC1x Industrial controllers affected by Denial-of-Service vulnerability

Published Jun 25, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 1.5% KEV · Not listed
Description
Phoenix Contact Classic Line Controllers ILC1x0 and ILC1x1 in all versions/variants are affected by a Denial-of-Service vulnerability. The communication protocols and device access do not feature authentication measures. Remote attackers can use specially crafted IP packets to cause a denial of service on the PLC's network communication module. A successful attack stops all network communication. To restore the network connectivity the device needs to be restarted. The automation task is not affected.

Analysis

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Remediation

Vendor Solution

Temporary Fix / Mitigation Phoenix Contact recommends operating network-capable devices in closed networks or protected with a suitable firewall. For detailed information on our recommendations for measures to protect network-capable devices, please refer to the Phoenix Contact application note: Measures to protect network-capable devices with Ethernet connection (https://dam-mdc.phoenixcontact.com/asset/156443151564/0a870ae433c19148b80bd760f3a1c1f2/107913_en_03.pdf)

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-20233 Phoenix Contact Classic Line Controllers ILC1x0 and ILC1x1 in all versions/variants are affected by a Denial-of-Service vulnerability. The communication protocols and device access do not feature authentication measures. Remote attackers can use specially crafted IP packets to cause a denial of service on the PLC's network communication module. A successful attack stops all network communication. To restore the network connectivity the device needs to be restarted. The automation task is not affected.
History

No history.

Weaknesses
  • CWE-770

    Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
CERTVDE
Published
Updated
Sep 16, 2024, 11:21 PM
Reserved
May 24, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 25, 2021, 7:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:54 AM