CVE-2012-4715: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 18, 2013
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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.

Affected Software

8 affected components
rockwellautomation RSLinx Enterprise=cpr9
rockwellautomation RSLinx Enterprise=cpr9-sr1
rockwellautomation RSLinx Enterprise=cpr9-sr2
rockwellautomation RSLinx Enterprise=cpr9-sr3
rockwellautomation RSLinx Enterprise=cpr9-sr4
rockwellautomation RSLinx Enterprise=cpr9-sr5
rockwellautomation RSLinx Enterprise=cpr9-sr5.1
rockwellautomation RSLinx Enterprise=cpr9-sr6

Event History

Apr 18, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-4715?

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

4

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.

5

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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