CVE-2020-6111: High severity rockwell automation allen-bradley micrologix 1100 vulnerability

Published Dec 3, 2020
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Updated

An exploitable denial-of-service vulnerability exists in the IPv4 functionality of Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1100 Programmable Logic Controller Systems Series B FRN 16.000, Series B FRN 15.002, Series B FRN 15.000, Series B FRN 14.000, Series B FRN 13.000, Series B FRN 12.000, Series B FRN 11.000 and Series B FRN 10.000. A specially crafted packet can cause a major error, resulting in a denial of service. An attacker can send a malicious packet to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1100 revision number 1.0
rockwellautomation Micrologix 1100 B Firmware=10.000
rockwellautomation Micrologix 1100 B Firmware=11.000
rockwellautomation Micrologix 1100 B Firmware=12.000
rockwellautomation Micrologix 1100 B Firmware=13.000
rockwellautomation Micrologix 1100 B Firmware=14.000
rockwellautomation Micrologix 1100 B Firmware=15.000
rockwellautomation Micrologix 1100 B Firmware=15.002
rockwellautomation Micrologix 1100 B Firmware=16.000
rockwellautomation Micrologix 1100

Event History

Dec 3, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-6111?

CVE-2020-6111 is a denial-of-service vulnerability in the IPv4 functionality of Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1100 Programmable Logic Controller Systems.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6111?

The severity of CVE-2020-6111 is high, with a severity value of 7.5.

3

Which versions of Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1100 Firmware are affected by CVE-2020-6111?

Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1100 Firmware versions 10.000, 11.000, 12.000, 13.000, 14.000, 15.000, 15.002, and 16.000 are affected by CVE-2020-6111.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-6111?

To fix CVE-2020-6111, Rockwell Automation recommends updating to a non-vulnerable firmware version.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-6111?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-6111 at the following references: [link1], [link2].

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