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CVE-2024-53155 Siemens CVE debrief

CVE-2024-53155 describes an uninitialized value vulnerability in the ocfs2_file_read_iter() function within the OCFS2 (Oracle Cluster File System 2) kernel module. The vulnerability was published on August 12, 2025, and last modified on February 25, 2026. Siemens has identified this CVE as affecting third-party components in SINEC OS, specifically impacting RUGGEDCOM RST2428P (6GK6242-6PA00) and other industrial networking products. However, the CISA advisory ICSA-25-226-07 marks the impact assessment for affected products as 'Misinformed,' indicating potential clarification or correction in how this vulnerability applies to the listed Siemens products. The advisory underwent multiple revisions, with the most recent update on February 25, 2026, reflecting CISA republication based on Siemens ProductCERT SSA-355557 advisory. No CVSS score or severity rating is currently available for this CVE. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, and there is no indication of known ransomware campaign use.

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 including RUGGEDCOM RST2428P switches and SCALANCE XC/XR series devices running SINEC OS; OT security teams managing Linux-based industrial control systems; infrastructure operators utilizing OCFS2 clustered file systems in industrial environments; CISOs responsible for third-party component risk in ICS/SCADA networks

Technical summary

CVE-2024-53155 is an uninitialized value vulnerability in the ocfs2_file_read_iter() function of the OCFS2 (Oracle Cluster File System 2) Linux kernel module. The vulnerability exists in how the function handles certain read operations without proper initialization of values, potentially leading to information disclosure or undefined behavior. This CVE was included in CISA advisory ICSA-25-226-07 covering third-party components in Siemens SINEC OS, affecting industrial networking products including RUGGEDCOM RST2428P and SCALANCE XC-300/XR-300/XC-400/XR-500WG/XR-500 family devices. However, the advisory marks the impact as 'Misinformed,' suggesting the vulnerability's applicability to these products may be incorrect or requires clarification. The advisory has undergone four revisions, with the February 25, 2026 update removing multiple rejected CVEs and clarifying affected configurations. No CVSS score is assigned, and the vulnerability is not in the KEV catalog.

Defensive priority

medium

Recommended defensive actions

  • Review Siemens ProductCERT advisory SSA-355557 for current affected product status and patch availability
  • Verify whether RUGGEDCOM RST2428P and other listed SCALANCE products in your environment are configured with OCFS2 components
  • Apply vendor-provided firmware updates for SINEC OS when available per Siemens guidance
  • Monitor CISA ICS advisories for updates to ICSA-25-226-07 as impact assessment remains marked 'Misinformed'
  • Implement network segmentation for industrial control systems per CISA recommended practices
  • Follow defense-in-depth strategies for ICS environments as outlined in CISA guidance

Evidence notes

Source indicates 'Misinformed' impact assessment for affected products; multiple advisory revisions suggest ongoing clarification of affected product scope. Original CISA publication date 2025-08-12; latest modification 2026-02-25 reflecting republication based on Siemens SSA-355557 advisory.

Official resources

2025-08-12