Where
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Severity
9.8
Buffer Overflow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

An arbitrary code execution vulnerability contained in Rockwell Automation's Arena Simulation software was reported that could potentially allow a malicious user to commit unauthorized arbitrary code to the software by using a memory buffer overflow potentially resulting in a complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Remedy

Customers using the affected software are encouraged to apply the risk mitigations, if possible.   - Upgrade to 16.20.01 which has been patched to mitigate this issue.
First published (updated )
Severity
9.8
Buffer Overflow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

An arbitrary code execution vulnerability contained in Rockwell Automation's Arena Simulation software was reported that could potentially allow a malicious user to commit unauthorized arbitrary code to the software by using a memory buffer overflow in the heap.

potentially resulting in a complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Remedy

Customers using the affected software are encouraged to apply the risk mitigations, if possible.   - Upgrade to 16.20.01 which has been patched to mitigate this issue.
First published (updated )
Severity
9
Input Validation
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

All versions of FactoryTalk View SE do not properly validate input of filenames within a project directory. A remote, unauthenticated attacker may be able to execute a crafted file on a remote endpoint that may result in remote code execution (RCE). Rockwell Automation recommends applying patch 1126289. Before installing this patch, the patch rollup dated 06 Apr 2020 or later MUST be applied. 1066644 – Patch Roll-up for CPR9 SRx.

Remedy

Rockwell Automation has released new versions of the affected products to mitigate the reported vulnerabilities. Affected users who are not able to apply the latest update are encouraged to seek additional mitigations or workarounds from the vendor’s published guidelines in their security advisory. Rockwell Automation recommends applying patch 1126289. Before installing this patch, the patch rollup dated 06 Apr 2020 or later MUST be applied. 1066644 – Patch Roll-up for CPR9 SRx.
First published (updated )
Severity
8.8
Buffer Overflow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

An arbitrary code execution vulnerability contained in Rockwell Automation's Arena Simulation software was reported that could potentially allow a malicious user to commit unauthorized arbitrary code to the software by using a memory buffer overflow in the heap.

potentially resulting in a complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Remedy

Customers using the affected software are encouraged to apply the risk mitigations, if possible.   - Upgrade to 16.20.01 which has been patched to mitigate this issue.
First published (updated )
Severity
8.5
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

An “out of bounds write” code execution vulnerability exists in the

Rockwell Automation Arena®

that could allow a threat actor to write beyond the boundaries of allocated memory in a DOE file. If exploited, a threat actor could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. To exploit this vulnerability, a legitimate user must execute the malicious code crafted by the threat actor.

Remedy

Corrected in software version 16.20.06 and later Mitigations and Workarounds Customers using the affected software are encouraged to apply these risk mitigations, if possible. For information on how to mitigate Security Risks on industrial automation control systems, we encourage customers to implement our suggested security best practices https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1085012/loc/en_US#__highlight  to minimize the risk of the vulnerability.
First published (updated )
Severity
8.5
Use After Free
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

A “use after free” code execution vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation Arena® that could allow a threat actor to craft a DOE file and force the software to use a resource that was already used. If exploited, a threat actor could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. To exploit this vulnerability, a legitimate user must execute the malicious code crafted by the threat actor.

Remedy

Corrected in software version 16.20.06 and later Mitigations and Workarounds Customers using the affected software are encouraged to apply these risk mitigations, if possible. For information on how to mitigate Security Risks on industrial automation control systems, we encourage customers to implement our suggested security best practices https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1085012/loc/en_US#__highlight  to minimize the risk of the vulnerability.
First published (updated )
Severity
8.5
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

An “uninitialized variable” code execution vulnerability exists in the

Rockwell Automation Arena®

that could allow a threat actor to craft a DOE file and force the software to access a variable before it being initialized. If exploited, a threat actor could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. To exploit this vulnerability, a legitimate user must execute the malicious code crafted by the threat actor.

Remedy

Corrected in software version 16.20.06 and later Mitigations and Workarounds Customers using the affected software are encouraged to apply these risk mitigations, if possible. For information on how to mitigate Security Risks on industrial automation control systems, we encourage customers to implement our suggested security best practices https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1085012/loc/en_US#__highlight  to minimize the risk of the vulnerability.
First published (updated )
Severity
8.5
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

An “out of bounds read” code execution vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation Arena®

that could allow a threat actor to craft a DOE file and force the software to read beyond the boundaries of an allocated memory. If exploited, a threat actor could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. To exploit this vulnerability, a legitimate user must execute the malicious code crafted by the threat actor.

Remedy

Corrected in v16.20.06 and later.  Customers using the affected software are encouraged to apply these risk mitigations, if possible. For information on how to mitigate Security Risks on industrial automation control systems, we encourage customers to implement our suggested security best practices https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1085012/loc/en_US#__highlight  to minimize the risk of the vulnerability.
First published (updated )
Severity
8.5
Use After Free
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Another “use after free” code execution vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation Arena® that could allow a threat actor to craft a DOE file and force the software to use a resource that was already used. If exploited, a threat actor could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. To exploit this vulnerability, a legitimate user must execute the malicious code crafted by the threat actor.

Remedy

V16.20.07 and later
First published (updated )
Severity
8.5
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

A third-party vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation Arena® that could allow a threat actor to write beyond the boundaries of allocated memory in a DOE file. If exploited, a threat actor could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. To exploit this vulnerability, a legitimate user must execute the malicious code crafted by the threat actor.

Remedy

Mitigations and Workarounds Customers using the affected software are encouraged to apply these risk mitigations, if possible. *       Do not load untrusted Arena® model files. *       Hold the control key down when loading files to help prevent the VBA file stream from loading.
First published (updated )
Severity
8.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

In all versions of FactoryTalk View SEA remote, an authenticated attacker may be able to utilize certain handlers to interact with the data on the remote endpoint since those handlers do not enforce appropriate permissions. Rockwell Automation recommends enabling built in security features found within FactoryTalk View SE. Users should follow guidance found in knowledge base articles 109056 and 1126943 to set up IPSec and/or HTTPs.

Remedy

Rockwell Automation has released new versions of the affected products to mitigate the reported vulnerabilities. Affected users who are not able to apply the latest update are encouraged to seek additional mitigations or workarounds from the vendor’s published guidelines in their security advisory. Rockwell Automation recommends enabling built in security features found within FactoryTalk View SE. Users should follow guidance found in knowledge base articles 109056 and 1126943 to set up IPSec and/or HTTPs.
First published (updated )
Severity
7.8
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

An arbitrary code execution vulnerability in Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation could let a malicious user insert unauthorized code into the software. This is done by writing beyond the designated memory area, which causes an access violation. Once inside, the threat actor can run harmful code on the system. This affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the product. To trigger this, the user would unwittingly need to open a malicious file shared by the threat actor.

Remedy

Update to v16.20.03
First published (updated )
Severity
7.8
Buffer Overflow
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

A heap-based memory buffer overflow vulnerability in Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation software could potentially allow a malicious user to insert unauthorized code into the software by overstepping the memory boundaries, which triggers an access violation. Once inside, the threat actor can run harmful code on the system. This affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the product. To trigger this, the user would unwittingly need to open a malicious file shared by the threat actor.

Remedy

Update to v16.20.03
First published (updated )
Severity
7.8
Use After Free
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

A memory buffer vulnerability in Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation software could potentially allow a malicious user to insert unauthorized code to the software by corrupting the memory and triggering an access violation. Once inside, the threat actor can run harmful code on the system. This affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the product. To trigger this, the user would unwittingly need to open a malicious file shared by the threat actor.

Remedy

Update to v16.20.03
First published (updated )
Severity
7.8
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

An uninitialized pointer in Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation software could potentially allow a malicious user to insert unauthorized code to the software by leveraging the pointer after it is properly. Once inside, the threat actor can run harmful code on the system. This affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the product. To trigger this, the user would unwittingly need to open a malicious file shared by the threat actor.

Remedy

Update to v16.20.03
First published (updated )
Severity
7.8
EPSS
0.04%
Buffer Overflow
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

A memory corruption vulnerability in Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation software could potentially allow a malicious user to insert unauthorized code to the software by corrupting the memory triggering an access violation. Once inside, the threat actor can run harmful code on the system. This affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the product. To trigger this, the user would unwittingly need to open a malicious file shared by the threat actor.

Remedy

Update to v16.20.03 to remediate the issue.
First published (updated )
Severity
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

A maliciously crafted program file opened by an unsuspecting user of Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation Software version 16.00.00 and earlier may result in the limited exposure of information related to the targeted workstation. Rockwell Automation has released version 16.00.01 of Arena Simulation Software to address the reported vulnerabilities.

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First published (updated )
Severity
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

A maliciously crafted program file opened by an unsuspecting user of Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation Software version 16.00.00 and earlier may result in the limited exposure of information related to the targeted workstation. Rockwell Automation has released version 16.00.01 of Arena Simulation Software to address the reported vulnerabilities.

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First published (updated )
Severity
7.8
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

In Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation Software Cat. 9502-Ax, Versions 16.00.00 and earlier, a maliciously crafted Arena file opened by an unsuspecting user may result in the use of a pointer that has not been initialized.

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First published (updated )
Severity
7.8
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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 processing of DOE files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of a pointer prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Severity
7.8
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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 processing of DOE files. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of a pointer prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Advisory
ZDI-19-993
Severity
7.8
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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 processing of project files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Advisory
ZDI-20-810
Severity
7.8
Use After Free, Infoleak
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation Software versions 16.00.00 and earlier contain an INFORMATION EXPOSURE CWE-200. A maliciously crafted Arena file opened by an unsuspecting user may result in the limited exposure of information related to the targeted workstation.

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First published (updated )
Severity
7.8
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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 processing of project files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Severity
7.8
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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 parsing of DOE files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Advisory
ZDI-20-927
Severity
7.8
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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 parsing of DOE files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Severity
7.8
Use After Free
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation Software versions 16.00.00 and earlier contain a USE AFTER FREE CWE-416. A maliciously crafted Arena file opened by an unsuspecting user may result in the application crashing or the execution of arbitrary code.

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First published (updated )
Severity
7.8
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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 parsing of DOE files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Advisory
ZDI-20-926
Severity
7.8
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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 parsing of DOE files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Severity
7.8
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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 processing of project files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Advisory
ZDI-19-800

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