critical
9.8
CWE
125 119
Advisory Published
Updated

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

First published: Tue May 09 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.

Credit: PSIRT@rockwellautomation.com PSIRT@rockwellautomation.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Rockwellautomation Arena Simulation=16.00.00
Rockwellautomation Arena Simulation=16.20.00
Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation Software=16.20.01
Rockwellautomation Arena=16.00.00
Rockwellautomation Arena=16.20.00

Remedy

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.

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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.

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