7.5
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-2425: Rockwell Automation - Denial-of-service and Input Validation Vulnerabilities in PowerFlex® 527

First published: Mon Mar 25 2024(Updated: )

A denial-of-service vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation PowerFlex® 527 due to improper input validation in the device. If exploited, the web server will crash and need a manual restart to recover it.

Credit: PSIRT@rockwellautomation.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Rockwell Automation PowerFlex 527 AC Drives
All of
Rockwell Automation PowerFlex 527 AC Drives Firmware>=2.001
Rockwell Automation PowerFlex 527 AC Drives

Remedy

There is no fix currently for this vulnerability. Users using the affected software are encouraged to apply risk mitigations and security best practices, where possible. * Implement network segmentation confirming the device is on an isolated network. * Disable the web server https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/520-um002_-en-e.pdf , if not needed. The web server is disabled by default. Disabling this feature is available in v2.001.x and later. * Security Best Practices https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1085012/loc/en_US#__highlight

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-2425?

    CVE-2024-2425 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability.

  • How can I fix CVE-2024-2425?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-2425, ensure that the firmware of the Rockwell Automation PowerFlex 527 is updated to the latest version.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2024-2425?

    CVE-2024-2425 affects the Rockwell Automation PowerFlex 527 AC Drives and its firmware versions starting from 2.001.

  • What happens if CVE-2024-2425 is exploited?

    Exploitation of CVE-2024-2425 can cause the web server of the PowerFlex 527 to crash, requiring a manual restart.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-2425?

    Currently, the recommended action for CVE-2024-2425 is to apply the latest firmware updates to minimize risk.

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