Threat Actor Could Write Beyond Memory Boundaries in Rockwell Automation Arena®, Executing Arbitrary Code

CVE-2024-11156

What is CVE-2024-11156?

A vulnerability exists in Rockwell Automation Arena® that permits an out of bounds write condition, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. This flaw allows a threat actor, with access to a legitimate user's environment, to craft malicious code that, when executed, can write beyond the limits of allocated memory in a DOE file. Exploitation of this vulnerability requires that the user runs the compromised code, underscoring the importance of user awareness and stringent security practices to mitigate risks.

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