SB2024010512 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Activation Manager

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38545)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the SOCKS5 proxy handshake. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a malicious website, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system but requires that SOCKS5 proxy is used and that SOCKS5 handshake is slow (e.g. under heavy load or DoS attack).

2) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-3935)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the CodeMeter Runtime. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-004-01"
• https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-004-01</a></p><p>
• https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/support/advisory.SD1657.html</p><p><br></p>