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CVE-2024-26702 Siemens CVE debrief

A boundary check vulnerability in the Linux kernel's RM3100 magnetometer driver (iio: magnetometer: rm3100) was resolved by adding validation for values read from RM3100_REG_TMRC. The vulnerability involves insufficient boundary checking of register values that could lead to undefined behavior. Siemens has assessed this CVE as 'Misinformed' for affected industrial networking products including the RUGGEDCOM RST2428P and SCALANCE X-family devices, indicating the vulnerability does not actually affect these products as initially reported. The issue was originally published on August 12, 2025, with subsequent advisory updates through February 25, 2026, correcting product impact assessments.

Vendor
Siemens
Product
RUGGEDCOM RST2428P (6GK6242-6PA00)
CVSS
Unknown
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2025-08-12
Original CVE updated
2026-02-25
Advisory published
2025-08-12
Advisory updated
2026-02-25

Who should care

Organizations operating Siemens industrial networking equipment (RUGGEDCOM RST2428P, SCALANCE X-family) should verify their exposure assessment; Linux kernel maintainers and embedded systems developers using the RM3100 magnetometer driver should ensure boundary checks are implemented

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in the Linux kernel's Industrial I/O (IIO) subsystem, specifically the RM3100 magnetometer driver. The fix adds boundary checking for values read from the RM3100_REG_TMRC register. Without proper bounds validation, register values could potentially cause out-of-bounds access or other undefined behavior. The RM3100 is a 3-axis magnetometer used in various sensing applications. Siemens has determined this vulnerability does not actually affect their reported product lines (RUGGEDCOM RST2428P, SCALANCE XC-300/XR-300/XC-400/XR-500WG/XR-500 family, SCALANCE XCM-/XRM-/XCH-/XRH-300 family), classifying the reported impact as 'Misinformed' in their security advisory.

Defensive priority

low

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify current SINEC OS version on affected Siemens devices; versions 3.1 and above are supported
  • Review Siemens ProductCERT SSA-613116 for definitive product impact assessment
  • Apply standard defense-in-depth practices for industrial control systems per CISA guidance
  • Monitor CISA ICS advisories for any future corrections to this vulnerability's scope

Evidence notes

CVE published 2025-08-12; modified 2026-02-25. Siemens ProductCERT SSA-613116 and CISA ICSA-25-226-15 both classify impact as 'Misinformed' for affected product lines. Advisory revision history shows corrections to affected products list on 2026-02-12 and 2026-02-24.

Official resources

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