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CVE-2020-37216

HIGH CVSS 4.0: 8.7 EPSS 0.02%
Updated Apr 07, 2026
Hirschmann
Parameter Value
CVSS 8.7 (HIGH)
Affected Versions before 08.1.00
Type CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation)
Vendor Hirschmann
Public PoC No

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.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
None
No data leak
Integrity
None
No data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service

CVSS Vector v4.0