Vulnerability identifier: #VU82201

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FactoryTalk Linx
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Rockwell Automation

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

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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

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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