CVE-2024-5000: CODESYS: Incorrect calculation of buffer size can cause DoS on CODESYS OPC UA products

Published Jun 4, 2024
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Updated

An unauthenticated remote attacker can use a malicious OPC UA client to send a crafted request to affected CODESYS products which can cause a DoS due to incorrect calculation of buffer size.

Affected Software

1 affected component
CODESYS CODESYS

Event History

Jun 4, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:54 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:54 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5000?

CVE-2024-5000 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-5000?

To fix CVE-2024-5000, users should update their CODESYS products to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2024-5000?

CVE-2024-5000 can be exploited by an unauthenticated remote attacker using a malicious OPC UA client to cause a denial of service.

4

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-5000?

CVE-2024-5000 affects various versions of CODESYS products.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2024-5000?

The potential consequences of CVE-2024-5000 include service disruptions due to denial of service from incorrect buffer size calculations.

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