CVE-2024-56835
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Publication date: 2025-12-09

Last updated on: 2025-12-11

Assigner: Siemens AG

Description
A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM ROX II family (All versions < V2.17.0). The DHCP Server configuration file of the affected products is subject to code injection. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to spawn a reverse shell and gain root access on the affected system.
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Published
2025-12-09
Last Modified
2025-12-11
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2026-06-16
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2025-12-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2024-56835
Affected Vendors & Products
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Vendor Product Version / Range
siemens ruggedcom_rox_ii *
siemens ruggedcom_rox_ii_firmware to 2.17.0 (inc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-74 The product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component.
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To mitigate this vulnerability, you should update affected Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX II devices to version V2.17.0 or later. Additionally, secure network access to these devices and follow Siemens' operational guidelines for industrial security to prevent exploitation. [1]

Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the DHCP Server configuration file of the RUGGEDCOM ROX II family (all versions before V2.17.0). It allows an attacker to perform code injection, which can be exploited to spawn a reverse shell and gain root access on the affected system.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker to gain root access to the affected system, potentially leading to full control over the device, unauthorized access to sensitive data, disruption of services, and further compromise of the network.

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