CVE-2024-56840
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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). Under certain conditions, IPsec may allow code injection in the affected device. An attacker could leverage this scenario to execute arbitrary code as root user.
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Published
2025-12-09
Last Modified
2025-12-11
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2026-06-16
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2025-12-09
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2024-56840
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siemens ruggedcom_rox_ii *
siemens ruggedcom_rox_ii_firmware to 2.17.0 (inc)
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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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Executive Summary

This vulnerability affects the RUGGEDCOM ROX II family of devices (all versions before V2.17.0). Under certain conditions, the IPsec implementation may allow an attacker to inject code into the device. This could enable the attacker to execute arbitrary code with root user privileges.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code as the root user on the affected device. This could lead to full control over the device, potentially compromising its operation, data integrity, and availability.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, update all 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. [1]

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