CVE-2020-37216
Hirschmann HiOS EtherNet/IP Stack Denial of Service
Description
Hirschmann HiOS devices versions prior to 08.1.00 and 07.1.01 contain a denial of service vulnerability in the EtherNet/IP stack where improper handling of packet length fields allows remote attackers to crash or hang the device. Attackers can send specially crafted UDP EtherNet/IP packets with a length value larger than the actual packet size to render the device inoperable.
INFO
Published Date :
April 3, 2026, 9:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 3, 2026, 9:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2020-37216
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Hirschmann Industrial HiVision to version 08.1.04 or later.
- Update Hirschmann Industrial HiVision to version 08.2.01 or later.
- Ensure external application paths are properly sanitized.
- Avoid placing executables in search paths.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2020-37216.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://assets.belden.com/m/3d3e2cbfa4860258/original/Belden-Security-Bulletin-BSECV-2019-14.pdf | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/hirschmann-hios-ethernet-ip-stack-denial-of-service |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 03, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Hirschmann HiOS devices versions prior to 08.1.00 and 07.1.01 contain a denial of service vulnerability in the EtherNet/IP stack where improper handling of packet length fields allows remote attackers to crash or hang the device. Attackers can send specially crafted UDP EtherNet/IP packets with a length value larger than the actual packet size to render the device inoperable. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-20 Added Reference https://assets.belden.com/m/3d3e2cbfa4860258/original/Belden-Security-Bulletin-BSECV-2019-14.pdf Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/hirschmann-hios-ethernet-ip-stack-denial-of-service