high
8.3
CWE
670
EPSS
0.043%
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-5659: Rockwell Automation Multicast Request Causes major nonrecoverable fault on Select Controllers

First published: Fri Jun 14 2024(Updated: )

Rockwell Automation was made aware of a vulnerability that causes all affected controllers on the same network to result in a major nonrecoverable fault(MNRF/Assert). This vulnerability could be exploited by sending abnormal packets to the mDNS port. If exploited, the availability of the device would be compromised.

Credit: PSIRT@rockwellautomation.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
Rockwell Automation ControlLogix 5580 Firmware=34.011
Rockwell Automation ControlLogix 5580 Firmware
All of
Rockwell Automation GuardLogix 5580 Firmware=34.011
Rockwell Automation GuardLogix 5580
All of
Rockwell Automation 1756-EN4 Firmware=4.001
Rockwell Automation 1756-EN4
All of
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 5380 Firmware=34.011
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 5380 Firmware
All of
Rockwell Automation Compact GuardLogix 5380 SIL 3 Firmware=34.011
Rockwell Automation Compact GuardLogix 5380 Firmware
All of
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 5480 Firmware=34.011
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix 5480
Rockwell Automation Select Controllers

Remedy

Affected Product First Known in firmware revision Corrected in firmware revision ControlLogix® 5580 V34.011 V34.014, V35.013, V36.011 and later GuardLogix 5580 V34.011 V34.014, V35.013, V36.011 and later 1756-EN4 V4.001 V6.001 and later CompactLogix 5380 V34.011 V34.014, V35.013, V36.011 and later Compact GuardLogix  5380 V34.011 V34.014, V35.013, V36.011 and later CompactLogix 5480 V34.011 V34.014, V35.013, V36.011 and later Mitigations and Workarounds Users using the affected software and who are not able to upgrade to one of the corrected versions are encouraged to apply the risk mitigations, where possible. ·       Users who do not use CIP Security with Rockwell Automation Products Application Technique https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/at/secure-at001_-en-p.pdf ·       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-2024-5659?

    CVE-2024-5659 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause major nonrecoverable faults in affected Rockwell Automation controllers.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-5659?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-5659, immediately apply the recommended software updates and patches provided by Rockwell Automation for the Select Controllers.

  • Which products are affected by CVE-2024-5659?

    CVE-2024-5659 affects Rockwell Automation Select Controllers on the same network.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2024-5659 if exploited?

    Exploitation of CVE-2024-5659 could lead to a significant availability impact, resulting in controllers experiencing a major nonrecoverable fault.

  • Can CVE-2024-5659 be remotely exploited?

    Yes, CVE-2024-5659 can be exploited remotely by sending abnormal packets to the mDNS port of the affected controllers.

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