CVE-2020-12038: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue May 19 2020(Updated: )
Products that use EDS Subsystem: Version 28.0.1 and prior (FactoryTalk Linx software (Previously called RSLinx Enterprise): Versions 6.00, 6.10, and 6.11, RSLinx Classic: Version 4.11.00 and prior, RSNetWorx software: Version 28.00.00 and prior, Studio 5000 Logix Designer software: Version 32 and prior) is vulnerable. A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the algorithm that matches square brackets in the EDS subsystem. This may allow an attacker to craft specialized EDS files to crash the EDSParser COM object, leading to denial-of-service conditions.
Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwellautomation Eds Subsystem | <=28.0.1 | |
| Rockwellautomation Rslinx | <=4.11.00 | |
| Rockwellautomation Rslinx Enterprise | =6.00.00 | |
| Rockwellautomation Rslinx Enterprise | =6.10.00 | |
| Rockwellautomation Rslinx Enterprise | =6.11.00 | |
| Rockwellautomation Rsnetworx | <=28.00.00 | |
| Rockwellautomation Studio 5000 Logix Designer | <=32.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-12038?
The severity of CVE-2020-12038 is medium.
Which products are affected by CVE-2020-12038?
The products affected by CVE-2020-12038 include FactoryTalk Linx software (previously called RSLinx Enterprise), RSLinx Classic, RSNetWorx software, and Studio 5000 Logix Designer software.
What is the recommended version to fix CVE-2020-12038?
To fix CVE-2020-12038, it is recommended to update to Version 28.0.1 or later for EDS Subsystem, Version 4.11.00 or later for RSLinx Classic, and Version 32.0 or later for Studio 5000 Logix Designer.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-12038?
More information about CVE-2020-12038 can be found at the following reference: [US-CERT Advisory ICSA-20-140-01](https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-140-01)
What are the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) numbers associated with CVE-2020-12038?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) numbers associated with CVE-2020-12038 are CWE-787 and CWE-119.
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- version/rockwellautomation rslinx enterprise/6.10.00
- version/rockwellautomation rslinx enterprise/6.11.00
- canonical/rockwellautomation rsnetworx
- version/rockwellautomation rsnetworx/28.00.00
- canonical/rockwellautomation studio 5000 logix designer
- version/rockwellautomation studio 5000 logix designer/32.0