CVE-2011-3489: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 16, 2011
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Updated

RnaUtility.dll in RsvcHost.exe 2.30.0.23 in Rockwell RSLogix 19 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted rna packet with a long string to TCP port 4446 that triggers (1) "a memset zero overflow" or (2) an out-of-bounds read, related to improper handling of a 32-bit size field.

Affected Software

1 affected component
rockwellautomation Rslogix<=19

Event History

Sep 16, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-3489?

CVE-2011-3489 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How does CVE-2011-3489 affect Rockwell RSLogix?

CVE-2011-3489 allows remote attackers to crash the RSLogix software by sending a specially crafted rna packet.

3

How do I fix CVE-2011-3489?

To fix CVE-2011-3489, users should upgrade to a version of RSLogix later than 19 that addresses this vulnerability.

4

What are the impacts of CVE-2011-3489?

The impacts of CVE-2011-3489 include service disruption and operational downtime due to the crashing of the software.

5

Is CVE-2011-3489 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2011-3489 is exploitable remotely through TCP port 4446.

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