ssa-094954
Vulnerability from csaf_siemens
Published
2025-08-12 00:00
Modified
2025-08-12 00:00
Summary
SSA-094954: Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in BIST mode of RUGGEDCOM ROX II

Notes

Summary
RUGGEDCOM ROX II devices do not properly limit access through their Built-In-Self-Test (BIST) mode. This could allow a local attacker to bypass authentication and access a root shell on the device. Siemens is preparing fix versions and recommends specific countermeasures for products where fixes are not, or not yet available.
General Recommendations
As a general security measure, Siemens strongly recommends to protect network access to devices with appropriate mechanisms. In order to operate the devices in a protected IT environment, Siemens recommends to configure the environment according to Siemens' operational guidelines for Industrial Security (Download: https://www.siemens.com/cert/operational-guidelines-industrial-security), and to follow the recommendations in the product manuals. Additional information on Industrial Security by Siemens can be found at: https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity
Additional Resources
For further inquiries on security vulnerabilities in Siemens products and solutions, please contact the Siemens ProductCERT: https://www.siemens.com/cert/advisories
Terms of Use
The use of Siemens Security Advisories is subject to the terms and conditions listed on: https://www.siemens.com/productcert/terms-of-use.


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}


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