CVE-2024-5990: ThinManager® ThinServer™ Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

Published Jun 25, 2024
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Updated

Due to an improper input validation, an unauthenticated threat actor can send a malicious message to a monitor thread within Rockwell Automation ThinServer™ and cause a denial-of-service condition on the affected device.

Affected Software

12 affected components
rockwellautomation Thinmanager>=11.1.0<11.1.8
rockwellautomation Thinmanager>=11.2.0<11.2.9
rockwellautomation Thinmanager>=12.0.0<12.0.7
rockwellautomation Thinmanager>=12.1.0<12.1.8
rockwellautomation Thinmanager>=13.0.0<13.0.4
rockwellautomation Thinmanager>=13.1.0<13.1.2
rockwellautomation Thinserver>=11.1.0<11.1.8
rockwellautomation Thinserver>=11.2.0<11.2.9
rockwellautomation Thinserver>=12.0.0<12.0.7
rockwellautomation Thinserver>=12.1.0<12.1.8
rockwellautomation Thinserver>=13.0.0<13.0.4
rockwellautomation Thinserver>=13.1.0<13.1.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Rockwell Automation ThinManager ThinServer to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.1.8
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Rockwell Automation ThinManager ThinServer to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.2.9
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Rockwell Automation ThinManager ThinServer to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.0.7
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Rockwell Automation ThinManager ThinServer to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.1.8
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Rockwell Automation ThinManager ThinServer to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.0.5
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade Rockwell Automation ThinManager ThinServer to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.0.4
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade Rockwell Automation ThinManager ThinServer to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.1.3
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade Rockwell Automation ThinManager ThinServer to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.1.2
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade Rockwell Automation ThinManager ThinServer to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.2.2
  10. Compensating control

    Limit remote access for TCP Port 2031 to known thin clients and ThinManager® servers.

Event History

Jun 25, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:11 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5990?

CVE-2024-5990 is classified with a high severity due to its potential to cause a denial-of-service condition.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-5990?

To fix CVE-2024-5990, update Rockwell Automation ThinManager and ThinServer to the latest security version available.

3

Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2024-5990?

CVE-2024-5990 affects Rockwell Automation ThinManager and ThinServer versions from 11.1.0 up to 13.1.0.

4

Can CVE-2024-5990 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-5990 can be exploited remotely by unauthenticated threat actors.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2024-5990?

The main impact of CVE-2024-5990 is a denial-of-service condition on the affected Rockwell Automation devices.

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