CVE-2022-3157: Rockwell Automation GuardLogix and ControlLogix controllers Vulnerable to Denial-Of-Service Attack

Published Dec 16, 2022
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Updated

A vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation controllers that allows a malformed CIP request to cause a major non-recoverable fault (MNRF) and a denial-of-service condition (DOS).

Affected Software

12 affected components
rockwellautomation Compactlogix 5370 Firmware>=20<=33
rockwellautomation Compactlogix 5370
rockwellautomation Compact Guardlogix 5370 Firmware>=28<=33
rockwellautomation Compact Guardlogix 5370
rockwellautomation Compact Guardlogix 5380 Firmware>=28<=33
rockwellautomation Compact Guardlogix 5380
rockwellautomation Controllogix 5570 Firmware>=20<=33
rockwellautomation Controllogix 5570
rockwellautomation Controllogix 5570 Redundancy Firmware>=20<=33
rockwellautomation Controllogix 5570 Redundancy
rockwellautomation Guardlogix 5570 Firmware>=20<=33
rockwellautomation Guardlogix 5570

Event History

Dec 16, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-3157?

CVE-2022-3157 is a vulnerability that exists in the Rockwell Automation controllers and can cause a major non-recoverable fault (MNRF) and a denial-of-service (DoS) condition.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3157?

CVE-2022-3157 has a severity value of 7.5, which is considered high.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-3157?

CVE-2022-3157 affects Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 5370 Firmware versions 20 to 33, and Compact GuardLogix 5370/5380 Firmware versions 28 to 33.

4

How can CVE-2022-3157 be exploited?

CVE-2022-3157 can be exploited by sending a malformed CIP request to the vulnerable Rockwell Automation controllers.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-3157?

To fix CVE-2022-3157, it is recommended to apply the necessary security patches and updates provided by Rockwell Automation.

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