critical
10
CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-6437

First published: Thu Jan 24 2013(Updated: )

Rockwell Automation EtherNet/IP products; 1756-ENBT, 1756-EWEB, 1768-ENBT, and 1768-EWEB communication modules; CompactLogix L32E and L35E controllers; 1788-ENBT FLEXLogix adapter; 1794-AENTR FLEX I/O EtherNet/IP adapter; ControlLogix 18 and earlier; CompactLogix 18 and earlier; GuardLogix 18 and earlier; SoftLogix 18 and earlier; CompactLogix controllers 19 and earlier; SoftLogix controllers 19 and earlier; ControlLogix controllers 20 and earlier; GuardLogix controllers 20 and earlier; and MicroLogix 1100 and 1400 do not properly perform authentication for Ethernet firmware updates, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse update image.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Rockwell Automation ControlLogix Controllers<=20
Rockwell Automation GuardLogix controllers firmware<=20
Rockwell Automation MicroLogix Firmware<=1100
Rockwell Automation MicroLogix Firmware<=1400
Rockwell Automation SoftLogix Controllers Firmware<=19
Rockwell Automation 1756-ENBT
Rockwell Automation Ethernet/IP Web Server Module 1756-EWEB
Rockwell Automation 1768-ENBT
Rockwell Automation Ethernet/IP Web Server Module 1768-EWEB
Rockwell Automation 1794-AENTR FLEX I/O Ethernet/IP Adapter
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix<=18
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix Controllers Firmware<=19
CompactLogix L32E Controller
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix L35E Controller
Rockwell Automation ControlLogix Controllers<=18
Rockwell Automation FLEXLogix 1788-ENBT
Rockwell Automation GuardLogix Controllers<=18
Rockwell Automation SoftLogix<=18

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-6437?

    CVE-2012-6437 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability affecting Rockwell Automation products.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-6437?

    To fix CVE-2012-6437, users should apply the latest firmware updates provided by Rockwell Automation for the affected devices.

  • Which products are affected by CVE-2012-6437?

    CVE-2012-6437 affects various Rockwell Automation EtherNet/IP products including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and MicroLogix controllers.

  • Is CVE-2012-6437 widely exploited?

    There is no evidence indicating that CVE-2012-6437 is widely exploited in the wild, but users are advised to mitigate the risk.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2012-6437?

    Exploitation of CVE-2012-6437 can lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of the affected Rockwell Automation devices.

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