Input validation error in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Linx

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU82201

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-29464

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and gain access to sensitive information on the system, leading to a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FactoryTalk Linx: 6.20

External links

http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1141040
http://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-290-02

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.