CVE-2020-27267: Use After Free

Published Jan 13, 2021
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Updated

KEPServerEX v6.0 to v6.9, ThingWorx Kepware Server v6.8 and v6.9, ThingWorx Industrial Connectivity (all versions), OPC-Aggregator (all versions), Rockwell Automation KEPServer Enterprise, GE Digital Industrial Gateway Server v7.68.804 and v7.66, and Software Toolbox TOP Server all 6.x versions, are vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow. Opening a specifically crafted OPC UA message could allow an attacker to crash the server and potentially leak data.

Affected Software

15 affected components
PTC KEPServerEX: v6.0 to v6.9
PTC ThingWorx Kepware Server=6.8 and v6.9
PTC ThingWorx Industrial Connectivity
PTC OPC-Aggregator
GE Industrial Gateway Server=7.66
GE Industrial Gateway Server=7.68.804
PTC Kepware KEPServerEX=6.0
PTC Kepware KEPServerEX=6.9
PTC OPC-Aggregator
PTC ThingWorx Industrial Connectivity
PTC ThingWorx Kepware Server=6.8
PTC ThingWorx Kepware Server=6.9
rockwellautomation Kepserver Enterprise=6.6.504.0
rockwellautomation Kepserver Enterprise=6.9.572.0
Softwaretoolbox Top Server>=6.0<=6.9

Event History

Jan 13, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:25 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Aug 4, 2024
Data Sourced
via ICS·04:18 PM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-27267?

CVE-2020-27267 is a vulnerability in KEPServerEX and related software that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-27267?

KEPServerEX versions 6.0 to 6.9, ThingWorx Kepware Server versions 6.8 and 6.9, ThingWorx Industrial Connectivity (all versions), OPC-Aggregator (all versions), Rockwell Automation KEPServer Enterprise, GE Digital Industrial Gateway Server versions 7.66 and 7.68.804, and Software Toolbox TOP Server versions 6.x are affected.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-27267?

CVE-2020-27267 has a severity rating of 9.1 (critical).

4

How can CVE-2020-27267 be exploited?

CVE-2020-27267 can be exploited by remote attackers who send specially crafted packets to the affected software, allowing them to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-27267?

Yes, patches and updates have been released by the relevant software vendors to address the CVE-2020-27267 vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest patched version of the affected software.

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