CVE-2017-14465: Critical severity rockwell automation micrologix 1400 vulnerability

Published Apr 5, 2018
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Updated

An exploitable access control vulnerability exists in the data, program, and function file permissions functionality of Allen Bradley Micrologix 1400 Series B FRN 21.2 and before. A specially crafted packet can cause a read or write operation resulting in disclosure of sensitive information, modification of settings, or modification of ladder logic. An attacker can send unauthenticated packets to trigger this vulnerability. Required Keyswitch State: REMOTE Description: Any input or output can be forced, causing unpredictable activity from the PLC.

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-2017-14465?

CVE-2017-14465 is an access control vulnerability in the data, program, and function file permissions functionality of Allen Bradley Micrologix 1400 Series B FRN 21.2 and before.

2

How severe is CVE-2017-14465?

CVE-2017-14465 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-14465?

Allen Bradley Micrologix 1400 Series B FRN 21.2 and earlier versions are affected by CVE-2017-14465.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2017-14465?

CVE-2017-14465 can be exploited to disclose sensitive information and perform unauthorized modifications.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-14465?

More information about CVE-2017-14465 can be found at https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0443.

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