Memory Corruption Vulnerability Threatens Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of Rockwell Automation Software
CVE-2024-2929

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
CVE Published:
26 March 2024

Summary

A vulnerability exists within Rockwell Automation's Arena Simulation software that enables a threat actor to exploit memory corruption. This exploitation allows the attacker to insert unauthorized code into the software through malicious file handling, leading to an access violation. Such actions can jeopardize the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Users inadvertently opening compromised files could expose their systems to potential threats and harmful consequences.

Affected Version(s)

Arena Simulation Version 16.00 - 16.20.02

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Michael Heinzl
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