MODBUS: Read Device Identification
This signature detects attempts to read the identification of a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). Attackers can use this identification information to plan future, more targeted attacks.
Extended Description
A vulnerability exists in the MODBUS server as it may return sensitive information about the device when receiving a request for the device Information record. Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gather information for further attacks.
Short Name
SCADA:MODBUS:READ-ID
Severity
Warning
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
SCADA
Keywords
Device Identification Read
Release Date
02/17/2005
Supported Platforms
mx-19.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-19.4
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.4
srxevo-25.4
vsrx-26.2
srx-26.2
srx-branch-26.2
vsrx3bsd-26.2
mx-12.3
srx-12.3
srx-branch-12.3
vsrx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3324
False Positive
Unknown