CVE-2026-8314: Rockwell Automation Arena® - Memory Corruption Vulnerability
A security issue exists within Arena® Simulation due to a memory corruption vulnerability in the siman.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
Rockwell Automation Arena (siman.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-2026-8314?
The severity of CVE-2026-8314 is rated as high with a score of 7 according to CVSS v4.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-8314?
CVE-2026-8314 is classified as a memory corruption vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2026-8314?
To fix CVE-2026-8314, update to the latest version of Rockwell Automation Arena® that addresses this vulnerability.
What component is affected by CVE-2026-8314?
The siman.exe (Siman) component within Arena® Simulation is affected by CVE-2026-8314.
What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2026-8314?
An attacker could execute arbitrary code on the affected system by exploiting the memory corruption vulnerability in CVE-2026-8314.