Distributed Network Protocol v3 'Warm Restart' Alert (SCADA) (deprecated)

medium Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 6251

Synopsis

PVS has just detected a client sending the server a code '0E' message.

Description

SCADA Alert - Distributed Network Protocol v3 'Warm Restart' 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 '0E' message. This message instructs the remote server to perform a warm reboot. That is, the server will be unavailable for some time as it restarts.

Solution

Ensure that SCADA network is only accessible by trusted hosts.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 6251

Family: SCADA

Published: 1/6/2012

Updated: 1/16/2019