CVE-2012-0221

Name: CVE-2012-0221
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-04-02T18:55:01.043+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 10.32%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-0221 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The FactoryTalk (FT) RNADiagReceiver service in Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk CPR9 through SR5 and RSLogix 5000 17 through 20 does not properly handle the return value from an unspecified function, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service outage) via a crafted packet.. EPSS estimates a 10.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The FactoryTalk (FT) RNADiagReceiver service in Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk CPR9 through SR5 and RSLogix 5000 17 through 20 does not properly handle the return value from an unspecified function, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service outage) via a crafted packet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

10.32%

95.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rockwellautomation	Factorytalk	cpr9
Rockwellautomation	Factorytalk	cpr9_sr5
Rockwellautomation	Rslogix 5000	17
Rockwellautomation	Rslogix 5000	18
Rockwellautomation	Rslogix 5000	19
Rockwellautomation	Rslogix 5000	20

References

http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/469937
http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-088-01.pdfUS Government Resource
http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/469937
http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-088-01.pdfUS Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Apr 2, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0221?

How severe is CVE-2012-0221?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0221 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0221?

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Source: NVD / NIST