CVE-2023-29462: Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation Software Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 9, 2023
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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=16.20.01
rockwellautomation Arena=16.00.00
rockwellautomation Arena=16.20.01

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
01:27 PM
Data Sourced
01:27 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
May 9, 2024
Data Sourced
via ICS·10:29 PM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-29462?

CVE-2023-29462 is an arbitrary code execution vulnerability in Rockwell Automation's Arena Simulation software that allows a malicious user to execute unauthorized code using a memory buffer overflow in the heap.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-29462?

CVE-2023-29462 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is considered high.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-29462?

CVE-2023-29462 affects Rockwell Automation's Arena Simulation software versions 16.00.00 and 16.20.01.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-29462?

To fix CVE-2023-29462, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Rockwell Automation's Arena Simulation software.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-29462?

More information about CVE-2023-29462 can be found in the official Rockwell Automation and CISA advisories linked in the references.

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