CVE-2017-12088: Input Validation

Published Apr 5, 2018
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Updated

An exploitable denial of service vulnerability exists in the Ethernet functionality of the Allen Bradley Micrologix 1400 Series B FRN 21.2 and below. A specially crafted packet can cause a device power cycle resulting in a fault state and deletion of ladder logic. An attacker can send one unauthenticated packet to trigger this vulnerability

Affected Software

2 affected components
rockwellautomation Micrologix 1400 B Firmware<=21.2
rockwellautomation Micrologix 1400

Event History

Apr 5, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-12088?

CVE-2017-12088 is a denial of service vulnerability in the Ethernet functionality of the Allen Bradley Micrologix 1400 Series B FRN 21.2 and below.

2

How severe is CVE-2017-12088?

CVE-2017-12088 has a severity rating of 7.5 out of 10 (high).

3

What software version is affected by CVE-2017-12088?

The Allen Bradley Micrologix 1400 Series B FRN version 21.2 and below is affected by CVE-2017-12088.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2017-12088?

An attacker can send a specially crafted packet that causes the device to power cycle, resulting in a fault state and deletion of ladder logic.

5

Is the Rockwellautomation Micrologix 1400 vulnerable to CVE-2017-12088?

No, the Rockwellautomation Micrologix 1400 is not vulnerable to CVE-2017-12088.

6

How do I fix CVE-2017-12088?

There is currently no known fix for CVE-2017-12088, it is recommended to contact the vendor for further assistance.

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