CVE-2020-6984: Critical severity rockwellautomation Micrologix 1400 A Firmware vulnerability

Published Mar 16, 2020
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Updated

Rockwell Automation MicroLogix 1400 Controllers Series B v21.001 and prior, Series A, all versions, MicroLogix 1100 Controller, all versions, RSLogix 500 Software v12.001 and prior, The cryptographic function utilized to protect the password in MicroLogix is discoverable.

Affected Software

11 affected components
rockwellautomation Micrologix 1400 A Firmware
rockwellautomation Micrologix 1400 B Firmware<=21.001
rockwellautomation Micrologix 1400
rockwellautomation Micrologix 1100 Firmware
rockwellautomation Micrologix 1100
rockwellautomation Rslogix 500<=12.001
All of the following
Any of the following
rockwellautomation Micrologix 1400 A Firmware
rockwellautomation Micrologix 1400 B Firmware<=21.001
rockwellautomation Micrologix 1400
All of the following
rockwellautomation Micrologix 1100 Firmware
rockwellautomation Micrologix 1100

Event History

Mar 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:41 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Rockwell Automation MicroLogix issue?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-6984.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6984?

The severity of CVE-2020-6984 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

3

Which Rockwell Automation products are affected by CVE-2020-6984?

Rockwell Automation MicroLogix 1400 Series B firmware versions up to 21.001, MicroLogix 1100 firmware, and RSLogix 500 Software versions up to 12.001 are affected by CVE-2020-6984.

4

What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2020-6984?

The cryptographic function used to protect the password in MicroLogix is discoverable.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-6984?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-6984 at the following link: https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-070-06

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