CVE-2023-3596: Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley ControlLogix Communication Modules vulnerable to Denial of Service

Published Jul 12, 2023
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Updated

Where this vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation 1756-EN4 Ethernet/IP communication products, it could allow a malicious user to cause a denial of service by asserting the target system through maliciously crafted CIP messages.

Affected Software

12 affected components
rockwellautomation 1756-en4tr Firmware
rockwellautomation 1756-en4tr
rockwellautomation 1756-en4trk Firmware
rockwellautomation 1756-en4trk
rockwellautomation 1756-en4trxt Firmware
rockwellautomation 1756-en4trxt
All of the following
rockwellautomation 1756-en4tr Firmware
rockwellautomation 1756-en4tr
All of the following
rockwellautomation 1756-en4trk Firmware
rockwellautomation 1756-en4trk
All of the following
rockwellautomation 1756-en4trxt Firmware
rockwellautomation 1756-en4trxt

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Rockwell Automation 1756-EN4* ControlLogix communications modules to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.002
  2. Configuration

    Implement/apply the appended Snort signatures to monitor and detect anomalous Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) packets to Rockwell Automation devices.

    Snort detection signatures = append provided signatures
  3. Compensating control

    Properly segment ICS/SCADA networks within the process structure and separate them from the Internet and other non-essential networks, since exploitation requires network connectivity to the communications module.

Event History

Jul 12, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:51 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-3596?

CVE-2023-3596 is a vulnerability that exists in the Rockwell Automation 1756-EN4* Ethernet/IP communication products.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3596?

CVE-2023-3596 has a severity value of high.

3

How does CVE-2023-3596 affect Rockwell Automation 1756-EN4* Ethernet/IP communication products?

CVE-2023-3596 could allow a malicious user to cause a denial of service by asserting the target system through maliciously crafted CIP messages.

4

Is Rockwell Automation 1756-EN4TR affected by CVE-2023-3596?

Rockwell Automation 1756-EN4TR is affected by CVE-2023-3596.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-3596?

To fix CVE-2023-3596, it is recommended to apply the necessary patches or updates provided by Rockwell Automation.

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