CVE-2020-12005
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CVE-2020-12005 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. FactoryTalk Linx versions 6.00, 6.10, and 6.11, RSLinx Classic v4.11.00 and prior,Connected Components Workbench: Version 12 and prior, ControlFLASH: Version 14 and later, ControlFLASH Plus: Version 1 and later, FactoryTalk Asset Centre: Version 9 and later, FactoryTalk Linx CommDTM: Version 1 and later, Studio 5000 Launcher: Version 31 and later Stud, 5000 Logix Designer software: Version 32 and prior is vulnerable. A vulnerability exists in the communication function that enables users to upload EDS files by FactoryTalk Linx. EPSS estimates a 1.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
FactoryTalk Linx versions 6.00, 6.10, and 6.11, RSLinx Classic v4.11.00 and prior,Connected Components Workbench: Version 12 and prior, ControlFLASH: Version 14 and later, ControlFLASH Plus: Version 1 and later, FactoryTalk Asset Centre: Version 9 and later, FactoryTalk Linx CommDTM: Version 1 and later, Studio 5000 Launcher: Version 31 and later Stud, 5000 Logix Designer software: Version 32 and prior is vulnerable. A vulnerability exists in the communication function that enables users to upload EDS files by FactoryTalk Linx. This may allow an attacker to upload a file with bad compression, consuming all the available CPU resources, leading to a denial-of-service condition.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwellautomation | Factorytalk Linx | 6.00 |
| Rockwellautomation | Factorytalk Linx | 6.10 |
| Rockwellautomation | Factorytalk Linx | 6.11 |
| Rockwellautomation | Rslinx Classic | <= 4.11.00 |
References
- https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-163-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-163-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
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