NULL pointer dereference in Hitachi Energy Rtu500

CVE-2024-11499

A vulnerability exists in RTU500 IEC 60870-4-104 controlled station functionality, that allows an authenticated and authorized attacker to perform a CMU restart. The vulnerability can be triggered if certificates are updated while in use on active connections. The affected CMU will automatically recover itself if an attacker successfully exploits this vulnerability.

EPSS: 0.002 (14.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 4.9 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-11499?
CVE-2024-11499 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hitachi Energy Rtu500, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 4.9/10. Published 2025-03-25.
How severe is CVE-2024-11499?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.9 out of 10.