CVE-2015-6491: Medium severity rockwell automation micrologix 1100 firmware vulnerability

Published Oct 28, 2015
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Updated

Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1100 devices before B FRN 15.000 and 1400 devices before B FRN 15.003 allow remote authenticated users to insert the content of an arbitrary file into a FRAME element via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

2 affected components
rockwellautomation Micrologix 1100 Firmware<=14.000
rockwellautomation Micrologix 1400 Firmware<=15.002

Event History

Oct 28, 2015
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-2015-6491?

CVE-2015-6491 has a medium severity rating due to potential unauthorized file manipulation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-6491?

To fix CVE-2015-6491, update the MicroLogix 1100 device to firmware version B FRN 15.000 or higher, and the MicroLogix 1400 device to firmware version B FRN 15.003 or higher.

3

What types of devices are affected by CVE-2015-6491?

CVE-2015-6491 affects Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1100 devices before B FRN 15.000 and MicroLogix 1400 devices before B FRN 15.003.

4

What kind of attacks can CVE-2015-6491 enable?

CVE-2015-6491 can enable remote authenticated users to insert arbitrary file content into a FRAME element.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-6491?

Currently, the best remedy for CVE-2015-6491 is to apply the recommended firmware updates from Rockwell Automation.

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