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CVE-2023-29462

Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation Software Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published: May 9, 2023Updated: Dec 17, 2024 Sources: CVE List NVD BDU csafCWE-787
NVD MITRE
7.8CVSSHIGH
EPSS Score
0.9%
Top 45.1%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
Patch Available

Description

An arbitrary code execution vulnerability contained in Rockwell Automation's Arena Simulation software was reported that could potentially allow a malicious user to commit unauthorized arbitrary code to the software by using a memory buffer overflow in the heap. potentially resulting in a complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:LAC:LPR:NUI:RS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:LAttack Vector
Local
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

CWE-787

Affected Products

Rockwell Automation ArenaRockwell Automation Inc.ICS / OT / IoT
arenarockwellautomationICS / OT / IoT
Arena SimulationRockwell AutomationICS / OT / IoT
rockwell automation inc.commercialUSICS / OT / IoTaka rockwell automation arena, thinmanager, guardlogix 5580
rockwellautomationcommercialUSICS / OT / IoTaka rockwell automation
rockwell automationcommercialUSICS / OT / IoTaka arena®, arena simulation, armorstart st

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Exploitability

Official Patch Available

MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
Initial Access
Privilege Escalation
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References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-131-10
cisa.gov
https://compatibility.rockwellautomation.com/Pages/MultiProductCompareSelections.aspx?crumb=113&versions=61205,59155,57310,56903,55302,53518,51988,54099,50421,50004,50003,50379,50378,50324,50323,50325,54097,54098,50322,50321
compatibility.rockwellautomation.com
https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1139391
rockwellautomation.custhelp.com
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Timeline

Published
May 9, 2023
Last Updated
Dec 17, 2024

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