Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in OpenPLC Runtime by OpenPLC
CVE-2024-36981
7.5HIGH
What is CVE-2024-36981?
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability affects the EtherNet/IP PCCC parser functionality in the OpenPLC Runtime. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker through carefully crafted network requests, potentially resulting in a denial of service. The flaw arises from an incorrect comparison during the parsing process, allowing for unexpected behavior when processing a sequence of EtherNet/IP requests. System administrators should prioritize patching this vulnerability to safeguard against possible disruptive attacks.