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CVE-2023-29461

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.85%

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CVE-2023-29461 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An arbitrary code execution vulnerability contained in Rockwell Automation's Arena Simulation software was reported that could potentially allow a malicious user to commit unauthorized arbitrary code to the software by using a memory buffer overflow in the heap. potentially resulting in a complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. . EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An arbitrary code execution vulnerability contained in Rockwell Automation's Arena Simulation software was reported that could potentially allow a malicious user to commit unauthorized arbitrary code to the software by using a memory buffer overflow in the heap. potentially resulting in a complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.85%

53.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RockwellautomationArena16.00.00
RockwellautomationArena16.20.00

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-29461?
An arbitrary code execution vulnerability contained in Rockwell Automation's Arena Simulation software was reported that could potentially allow a malicious user to commit unauthorized arbitrary code to the software by using a memory buffer overflow in the heap. potentially resulting in a complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
How severe is CVE-2023-29461?
CVE-2023-29461 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29461?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST