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CVE-2024-41059 Siemens CVE debrief

CVE-2024-41059 describes an uninitialized value vulnerability in the Linux kernel's hfsplus filesystem driver, specifically in the copy_name function. The vulnerability was published on August 12, 2025, and last modified on February 25, 2026. Siemens ProductCERT issued advisory SSA-355557 addressing this vulnerability as it affects SINEC OS and related industrial networking products. CISA republished this advisory as ICSA-25-226-07 on the same publication date. The source advisory underwent multiple revisions, with the most significant update on February 25, 2026, which republished the advisory based on Siemens' updated guidance and removed several rejected CVEs from the affected list. The vulnerability affects the RUGGEDCOM RST2428P (6GK6242-6PA00), SCALANCE XC-300/XR-300/XC-400/XR-500WG/XR-500 family, and SCALANCE XCM-/XRM-/XCH-/XRH-300 family products when running SINEC OS. The hfsplus filesystem driver vulnerability could potentially lead to information disclosure or undefined behavior due to use of uninitialized memory. Organizations should consult the Siemens ProductCERT advisory for specific patch and mitigation guidance for affected industrial control system products.

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 RUGGEDCOM RST2428P, SCALANCE XC-300/XR-300/XC-400/XR-500WG/XR-500, or SCALANCE XCM-/XRM-/XCH-/XRH-300 family devices with SINEC OS. Industrial control system operators and OT security teams responsible for network infrastructure security should prioritize review of vendor guidance.

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in the hfsplus filesystem driver's copy_name function where an uninitialized value may be used. This affects Siemens industrial networking products running SINEC OS that incorporate the vulnerable Linux kernel component. The hfsplus driver is used for accessing HFS+ formatted filesystems, commonly found in Apple systems but potentially present in multi-platform industrial environments.

Defensive priority

medium

Recommended defensive actions

  • Review Siemens ProductCERT advisory SSA-355557 for affected product configurations and patch availability
  • Verify SINEC OS version and hfsplus filesystem usage on RUGGEDCOM and SCALANCE devices
  • Apply vendor-provided firmware updates when available per Siemens guidance
  • Implement network segmentation for industrial control systems per CISA recommended practices
  • Monitor for anomalous behavior on affected devices pending patch deployment

Evidence notes

CVE published 2025-08-12 per source metadata. Modified 2026-02-25. Source advisory ICSA-25-226-07 republished by CISA based on Siemens SSA-355557. Multiple revision history entries confirm timeline: initial publication 2025-08-12, correction 2026-02-12, clarification 2026-02-24, republication 2026-02-25.

Official resources

2025-08-12