Denial of Service Vulnerability in FactoryTalk Linx by Rockwell Automation
CVE-2020-12005

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Rockwellautomation

Status
Factorytalk Linx, Rslinx Classic, Connected Components Workbench, Controlflash Plus, Factorytalk Asset Centre, Factorytalk Linx Commdtm, Studio 5000 Launcher, Studio 5000 Logix Designer Software
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 June 2020

What is CVE-2020-12005?

A vulnerability is present in FactoryTalk Linx that allows attackers to exploit the file upload functionality. By uploading EDS files with malicious compression, an attacker could cause excessive CPU resource consumption. This leads to a denial-of-service condition, potentially disrupting critical operations in environments that rely on these systems for industrial control and automation.

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Affected Version(s)

FactoryTalk Linx, RSLinx Classic, Connected Components Workbench, ControlFLASH Plus, FactoryTalk Asset Centre, FactoryTalk Linx CommDTM, Studio 5000 Launcher, Studio 5000 Logix Designer software FactoryTalk Linx versions 6.00, 6.10, and 6.11, RSLinx Classic v4.11.00 and prior,Connected Components Workbench: Version 12 and prior, ControlFLASH: Version 14 and later, ControlFLASH Plus: Version 1 and later, FactoryTalk Asset Centre: Version 9 and later, FactoryTalk Linx CommDTM: Version 1 and later, Studio 5000 Launcher: Version 31 and later Stud, 5000 Logix Designer software: Version 32 and prior

References

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-163-02
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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