CVE-2018-14821: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 20, 2018
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Updated

Rockwell Automation RSLinx Classic Versions 4.00.01 and prior. This vulnerability may allow a remote, unauthenticated threat actor to intentionally send a malformed CIP packet to Port 44818, causing the RSLinx Classic application to terminate. The user will need to manually restart the software to regain functionality.

Affected Software

1 affected component
rockwellautomation Rslinx<=4.00.01

Event History

Sep 20, 2018
CVE Published
07:29 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the CVE ID of this vulnerability?

The CVE ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-14821.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2018-14821?

The severity level of CVE-2018-14821 is high with a score of 7.5 out of 10.

3

What is the affected software version?

The affected software version is Rockwell Automation RSLinx Classic Versions up to and including 4.00.01.

4

How does this vulnerability affect Rockwell Automation RSLinx Classic?

This vulnerability allows a remote, unauthenticated threat actor to send a malformed CIP packet to Port 44818, causing the RSLinx Classic application to terminate.

5

How can I mitigate this vulnerability?

To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to update to a version of Rockwell Automation RSLinx Classic that is later than 4.00.01.

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