What is the severity of CVE-2012-4715?

CVE-2012-4715 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4715?

To fix CVE-2012-4715, ensure you update RSLinx Enterprise to the latest version provided by Rockwell Automation.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-4715?

CVE-2012-4715 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in LogReceiver.exe.

Which versions of RSLinx Enterprise are affected by CVE-2012-4715?

CVE-2012-4715 affects multiple versions of RSLinx Enterprise, including CPR9 and its service releases up to CPR9-SR6.

Can CVE-2012-4715 lead to remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2012-4715 can potentially enable remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted UDP packets.

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CVE-2012-4715

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CWE

119

18/4/2013

6/8/2024

CVE-2012-4715: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Apr 18 2013(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in LogReceiver.exe in Rockwell Automation RSLinx Enterprise CPR9, CPR9-SR1, CPR9-SR2, CPR9-SR3, CPR9-SR4, CPR9-SR5, CPR9-SR5.1, and CPR9-SR6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a UDP packet with a certain integer length value that is (1) too large or (2) too small, leading to improper handling by Logger.dll.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
RSLinx Enterprise	=cpr9
RSLinx Enterprise	=cpr9-sr1
RSLinx Enterprise	=cpr9-sr2
RSLinx Enterprise	=cpr9-sr3
RSLinx Enterprise	=cpr9-sr4
RSLinx Enterprise	=cpr9-sr5
RSLinx Enterprise	=cpr9-sr5.1
RSLinx Enterprise	=cpr9-sr6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4715?
CVE-2012-4715 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4715?
To fix CVE-2012-4715, ensure you update RSLinx Enterprise to the latest version provided by Rockwell Automation.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-4715?
CVE-2012-4715 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in LogReceiver.exe.
Which versions of RSLinx Enterprise are affected by CVE-2012-4715?
CVE-2012-4715 affects multiple versions of RSLinx Enterprise, including CPR9 and its service releases up to CPR9-SR6.
Can CVE-2012-4715 lead to remote code execution?
Yes, CVE-2012-4715 can potentially enable remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted UDP packets.

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