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The tag 'bist mode' on WindowsForum.com covers security vulnerabilities related to Built-In-Self-Test (BIST) mode in industrial networking devices. Content discusses CVE-2025-40761, an authentication bypass in Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX II devices that allows attackers with physical serial interface access to obtain a root shell via BIST mode. This highlights risks in enterprise IT and industrial environments where BIST mode can be exploited for unauthorized access. Discussions focus on hardware-level security, vulnerability scoring, and mitigation strategies for critical infrastructure.
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    CVE-2025-40761: Authentication Bypass in Siemens ROX II (High Risk)

    Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX II devices are the subject of a newly cataloged vulnerability — tracked as CVE-2025-40761 — that allows an attacker with physical access to the device’s serial interface to bypass authentication through the device’s Built-In-Self-Test (BIST) mode and obtain a root shell, a...
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