Vulnerability identifier: #VU9597

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-14022

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FactoryTalk Alarms and Events
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Rockwell Automation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition 

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can submit specially crafted packets to TCP port 403 and cause the system to crash.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in denial of service.

Mitigation
Update to version 2.90 or later.

Vulnerable software versions

FactoryTalk Alarms and Events: 2.50 - 2.70

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-341-02

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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.