MODBUS/TCP 'Force Listen Mode' Function Code Detection

info Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 7101

Synopsis

The MODBUS/TCP client has sent a MODBUS server a Force Listen Mode request.

Description

The MODBUS/TCP client has sent a MODBUS server a Force Listen Mode request. The Force Listen Mode request, function code 8 (0x08) and subfunction code 4 (0x04), will cause the target server into listen-only mode; i.e., it will not send any responses. This function is typically implemented only in serial devices.

Solution

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Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 7101

Version: 1.0

Family: SCADA

Published: 2/26/2014

Updated: 8/16/2018