CVE-2023-27858
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CVE-2023-27858 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation contains an arbitrary code execution vulnerability that could potentially allow a malicious user to commit unauthorized code to the software by using an uninitialized pointer in the application. The threat-actor could then execute malicious code on the system affecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the product. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation contains an arbitrary code execution vulnerability that could potentially allow a malicious user to commit unauthorized code to the software by using an uninitialized pointer in the application. The threat-actor could then execute malicious code on the system affecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the product. The user would need to open a malicious file provided to them by the attacker for the code to execute.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwellautomation | Arena | < 16.20.02 |
References
- https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1141145Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1141145Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Analyzed
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