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DoS via improper input validation in RUGGEDCOM ROS TLS certificate upload

IdentifiersCVE-2025-40935CWE-20· Improper Input Validation

CVE-2025-40935 is an improper input validation flaw in the web service of multiple Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROS devices (various models running V5.X prior to V5.10.1). During the TLS certificate upload process, the affected devices do not properly validate attacker-supplied input. An authenticated remote attacker can leverage this to trigger a crash and subsequent reboot of the device, resulting in a temporary denial of service.

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Successful exploitation causes the device to crash and reboot, producing a temporary denial of service (availability impact only; CVSS v3.1 vector indicates no confidentiality or integrity impact: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).

Mitigation

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If immediate patching is not possible, reduce exposure of the device web service: minimize network exposure, restrict management interface access to trusted networks, and place devices behind firewalls; use secure remote access mechanisms (e.g., VPN) rather than exposing management services directly to untrusted networks/Internet.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Update affected RUGGEDCOM ROS devices to V5.10.1 or later (Siemens indicates fixed versions are available and recommends updating to the latest versions).
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