CVE-2023-29461: Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation Software Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 9, 2023

Updated

An arbitrary code execution vulnerability contained in Rockwell Automation's Arena Simulation software was reported that could potentially allow a malicious user to commit unauthorized arbitrary code to the software by using a memory buffer overflow in the heap.

potentially resulting in a complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Affected Software

5 affected components

Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation Software=16.20.01

rockwellautomation Arena Simulation=16.00.00

rockwellautomation Arena Simulation=16.20.00

rockwellautomation Arena=16.00.00

rockwellautomation Arena=16.20.00

Remediation

Information

Customers using the affected software are encouraged to apply the risk mitigations, if possible. - Upgrade to 16.20.01 which has been patched to mitigate this issue.

Event History

May 9, 2023

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:26 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:26 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

ICSA-23-131-10

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-29461?

CVE-2023-29461 is an arbitrary code execution vulnerability in Rockwell Automation's Arena Simulation software.

How severe is CVE-2023-29461?

CVE-2023-29461 is considered a critical vulnerability with a severity score of 9.8.

What is the affected software for CVE-2023-29461?

The affected software for CVE-2023-29461 is Rockwell Automation's Arena Simulation version 16.00.00 and 16.20.00.

What is the risk of CVE-2023-29461?

CVE-2023-29461 has the potential to allow a malicious user to execute arbitrary code in the software, leading to unauthorized access and potential system compromise.

How can I mitigate CVE-2023-29461?

To mitigate CVE-2023-29461, it is recommended to implement the security patch provided by Rockwell Automation and update the Arena Simulation software to the latest version.