CVE-2024-21918: Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation Vulnerable To Memory Corruption

Published Mar 26, 2024
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Updated

A memory buffer vulnerability in Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation software could potentially allow a malicious user to insert unauthorized code to the software by corrupting the memory and triggering an access violation. Once inside, the threat actor can run harmful code on the system. This affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the product. To trigger this, the user would unwittingly need to open a malicious file shared by the threat actor.

Affected Software

1 affected component
rockwellautomation Arena>=16.00.00<16.20.03

Remediation

Information

Update to v16.20.03

Event History

Mar 26, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:44 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21918?

CVE-2024-21918 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-21918?

To address CVE-2024-21918, you should update Rockwell Automation Arena software to a version above 16.20.03.

3

What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2024-21918?

Exploiting CVE-2024-21918 could allow a malicious user to run harmful code within the Rockwell Automation Arena software environment.

4

Which versions of Rockwell Automation Arena are affected by CVE-2024-21918?

CVE-2024-21918 affects Rockwell Automation Arena versions from 16.00.00 to 16.20.03.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2024-21918?

Organizations using vulnerable versions of Rockwell Automation Arena for simulation can be impacted by CVE-2024-21918.

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