Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Rockwell Automation EtherNet/IP Communication Modules
CVE-2012-6438

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Key Information:

Vendor: Rockwell Automation
Status: 1756-enbt, 1756-eweb, 1768-enbt, 1768-eweb Communication Modules; Compactlogix L32e And L35e Controllers; 1788-enbt Flexlogix Adapter; 1794-aentr Flex I/o Ethernet/ip Adapter
Vendor: CVE Published:; 24 January 2013

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What is CVE-2012-6438?

A buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in Rockwell Automation EtherNet/IP products, which affects numerous communication modules and controllers. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending malformed CIP packets, potentially causing a denial of service. This may lead to a crash of the network interface card (NIC) and result in extended communication outages, compromising the operational integrity of affected systems.

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