CVE-2026-8313: Rockwell Automation Arena® - Memory Corruption Vulnerability
A security issue exists within Arena® Simulation due to a memory corruption vulnerability in the linker.exe (Siman) component. The vulnerability stems from improper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an out-of-bounds write. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process by convincing a user to open a malicious file.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Arena® Simulation linker.exe (Siman)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in V17.00.01
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-8313?
The severity of CVE-2026-8313 is high, rated at 7 on the CVSS scale.
What is the impact of CVE-2026-8313?
CVE-2026-8313 can lead to memory corruption, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2026-8313?
To fix CVE-2026-8313, update Arena® Simulation to the latest version provided by Rockwell Automation.
What component of Arena® Simulation is affected by CVE-2026-8313?
CVE-2026-8313 affects the linker.exe (Siman) component of Arena® Simulation.
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2026-8313?
The vulnerability in CVE-2026-8313 is caused by improper validation of user-supplied data leading to an out-of-bounds write.