Distributed Network Protocol v3 'Unauthorized Read Request' Alert (SCADA) (deprecated)

info Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 6249

Synopsis

PVS has just detected a client sending the server a code '01' message.

Description

SCADA Alert - Distributed Network Protocol v3 'Unauthorized Read Request' alert. The remote host is running the Distributed Network Protocol version 3. This protocol is common on SCADA networks. NNM has just detected a client sending the server a code '01' message. This message instructs the remote server to divulge potentially sensitive information. An attacker, exploiting this feature, would be able to gain information useful for future attacks.

Solution

Ensure that SCADA network is only accessible by trusted hosts.

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 6249

Family: SCADA

Published: 1/6/2012

Updated: 1/16/2019