CVE-2023-37556: CODESYS Improper Input Validation in CmpAppBP

Published Aug 3, 2023
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Updated

In multiple versions of multiple Codesys products, after successful authentication as a user, specific crafted network communication requests with inconsistent content can cause the CmpAppBP component to read internally from an invalid address, potentially leading to a denial-of-service condition. This vulnerability is different to CVE-2023-37552, CVE-2023-37553, CVE-2023-37554 and CVE-2023-37555.

Affected Software

16 affected components
CODESYS Control For Beaglebone Sl<4.10.0.0
CODESYS Control For Empc-a\/imx6 Sl<4.10.0.0
CODESYS Control For Iot2000 Sl<4.10.0.0
CODESYS Control For Linux Sl<4.10.0.0
CODESYS Control For Pfc100 Sl<4.10.0.0
CODESYS Control For Pfc200 Sl<4.10.0.0
CODESYS Control For Plcnext Sl<4.10.0.0
CODESYS Control For Raspberry Pi Sl<4.10.0.0
CODESYS Control For Wago Touch Panels 600 Sl<4.10.0.0
CODESYS Control Rte Sl<3.5.19.20
CODESYS Control Rte Sl \(for Beckhoff Cx\)<3.5.19.20
CODESYS Control Runtime System Toolkit<3.5.19.20
CODESYS Control Win Sl<3.5.19.20
CODESYS Development System<3.5.19.20
CODESYS HMI<3.5.19.20
CODESYS Safety Sil2<3.5.19.20

Event History

Aug 3, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:05 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:05 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-37556?

CVE-2023-37556 is a vulnerability in multiple versions of multiple Codesys products that can cause a denial-of-service condition.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-37556?

CVE-2023-37556 has a severity score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-37556?

Multiple Codesys products including Codesys Control For Beaglebone Sl, Codesys Control For Empc-a/imx6 Sl, Codesys Control For Iot2000 Sl, Codesys Control For Linux Sl, Codesys Control For Pfc100 Sl, Codesys Control For Pfc200 Sl, Codesys Control For Plcnext Sl, Codesys Control For Raspberry Pi Sl, Codesys Control For Wago Touch Panels 600 Sl, Codesys Control Rte Sl, Codesys Control Rte Sl (for Beckhoff Cx), Codesys Control Runtime System Toolkit, Codesys Control Win Sl, CODESYS Development System, Codesys Hmi, and Codesys Safety Sil2 are affected by CVE-2023-37556.

4

How can CVE-2023-37556 be exploited?

CVE-2023-37556 can be exploited by sending specific crafted network communication requests with inconsistent content.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-37556?

At the moment, there is no known fix for CVE-2023-37556. It is recommended to follow the recommendations provided by the vendor or CERT to mitigate the vulnerability.

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