What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-8175?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-8175 is considered critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-8175?

To fix ZDI-CAN-8175, users should apply the latest security patches provided by Rockwell Automation for Arena Simulation.

What type of attack does ZDI-CAN-8175 facilitate?

ZDI-CAN-8175 facilitates remote code execution attacks that require user interaction.

Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-8175?

ZDI-CAN-8175 affects installations of Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation.

Is user interaction necessary to exploit ZDI-CAN-8175?

Yes, exploitation of ZDI-CAN-8175 requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious webpage or opening a malicious file.

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ZDI-CAN-8175

high

7.8

20/1/2025

ZDI-CAN-8175: Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation DOE File Parsing Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of DOE files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Rockwell Automation Arena

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What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-8175?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-8175 is considered critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-8175?
To fix ZDI-CAN-8175, users should apply the latest security patches provided by Rockwell Automation for Arena Simulation.
What type of attack does ZDI-CAN-8175 facilitate?
ZDI-CAN-8175 facilitates remote code execution attacks that require user interaction.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-8175?
ZDI-CAN-8175 affects installations of Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation.
Is user interaction necessary to exploit ZDI-CAN-8175?
Yes, exploitation of ZDI-CAN-8175 requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious webpage or opening a malicious file.

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