Buffer overflow in Arena Simulation Software - CVE-2023-29461

 

Buffer overflow in Arena Simulation Software - CVE-2023-29461

Published: May 12, 2023 / Updated: May 14, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU76068
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-29461
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Rockwell Automation
Affected software:
Arena Simulation Software

Detailed vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when parsing DOE files. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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


How to mitigate CVE-2023-29461

Install updates from vendor's website.

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