#VU9919 Stack-based buffer overflow in Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1400 - CVE-2017-16740
Published: January 10, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU9919
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-16740
CWE-ID: CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1400
Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1400
Software vendor:
Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to stack-based buffer overflow. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption, cause the service to crash or execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
The weakness exists due to stack-based buffer overflow. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption, cause the service to crash or execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Update to the latest version of available firmware, FRN 21.003.