CVE-2023-27854: Rockwell Automation Arena® Simulation Out of Bounds Read Vulnerability

Published Oct 27, 2023
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Updated

An arbitrary code execution vulnerability was reported to Rockwell Automation in Arena Simulation that could potentially allow a malicious user to commit unauthorized arbitrary code to the software by using a memory buffer overflow.  The threat-actor could then execute malicious code on the system affecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the product.  The user would need to open a malicious file provided to them by the attacker for the code to execute.

Affected Software

1 affected component
rockwellautomation Arena<16.20.02

Remediation

Information

* Upgrade to 16.20.02 which has been patched to mitigate these issues, by referencing BF29820 - Patch: ZDI Security Patch & Windows 11 updates , Arena 16.2 https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1141044 .

Event History

Oct 27, 2023
CVE Published
06:51 PM
Data Sourced
06:51 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-27854?

CVE-2023-27854 is a vulnerability in Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code by exploiting a memory buffer overflow.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-27854?

The severity of CVE-2023-27854 is rated as high, with a severity value of 7.8.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-27854?

CVE-2023-27854 affects Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation up to version 16.20.02.

4

How can CVE-2023-27854 be exploited?

CVE-2023-27854 can be exploited by a threat actor using a memory buffer overflow to execute malicious code on the system.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-27854?

To fix CVE-2023-27854, it is recommended to update Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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