CVE-2020-5802: High severity rockwellautomation Factorytalk Linx vulnerability
An attacker-controlled memory allocation size can be passed to the C++ new operator in RnaDaSvr.dll by sending a specially crafted ConfigureItems message to TCP port 4241. This will cause an unhandled exception, resulting in termination of RSLinxNG.exe. Observed in FactoryTalk 6.11. All versions of FactoryTalk Linx are affected.
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What is CVE-2020-5802?
CVE-2020-5802 is a vulnerability in RnaDaSvr.dll in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Linx that allows an attacker to pass an attacker-controlled memory allocation size to the C++ new operator, resulting in termination of RSLinxNG.exe.
How does CVE-2020-5802 affect Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Linx?
CVE-2020-5802 affects Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Linx version 6.11, causing an unhandled exception and termination of RSLinxNG.exe.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-5802?
CVE-2020-5802 has a severity rating of 7.5, indicating a high severity vulnerability.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-5802?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-5802 by sending a specially crafted ConfigureItems message to TCP port 4241, which allows them to pass an attacker-controlled memory allocation size and cause an unhandled exception in RnaDaSvr.dll.
Is there a fix for CVE-2020-5802?
Currently, there is no known fix for CVE-2020-5802. It is recommended to follow Rockwell Automation's security advisory and apply any updates or patches as they become available.