CVE-2016-5645: High severity rockwellautomation 1766-l32awa vulnerability

Published Aug 24, 2016
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Updated

Rockwell Automation MicroLogix 1400 PLC 1766-L32BWA, 1766-L32AWA, 1766-L32BXB, 1766-L32BWAA, 1766-L32AWAA, and 1766-L32BXBA devices have a hardcoded SNMP community, which makes it easier for remote attackers to load arbitrary firmware updates by leveraging knowledge of this community.

Affected Software

6 affected components
rockwellautomation 1766-l32awa
rockwellautomation 1766-l32awaa
rockwellautomation 1766-l32bwa
rockwellautomation 1766-l32bwaa
rockwellautomation 1766-l32bxb
rockwellautomation 1766-l32bxba

Event History

Aug 24, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5645?

CVE-2016-5645 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to load arbitrary firmware updates.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-5645?

To mitigate CVE-2016-5645, users should disable SNMP or change the default SNMP community strings to prevent unauthorized access.

3

Which Rockwell Automation devices are affected by CVE-2016-5645?

CVE-2016-5645 affects various Rockwell Automation MicroLogix 1400 PLC devices including models 1766-L32BWA, 1766-L32AWA, and others.

4

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2016-5645?

Exploitation of CVE-2016-5645 allows attackers to load arbitrary firmware onto affected devices, potentially compromising their operation and security.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-5645?

As of now, Rockwell Automation has not publicly released a patch specifically addressing CVE-2016-5645, so implementing security practices is crucial.

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