CVE-2010-2965 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can read or modify arbitrary memory and execute code on Rockwell Automation modules via the exposed VxWorks debug service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2010-2965?
CVE-2010-2965 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Aug 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The WDB target agent debug service in Wind River VxWorks 6.x, 5.x, and earlier, as used on the Rockwell Automation 1756-ENBT series A with firmware 3.2.6 and 3.6.1 and other products, allows remote attackers to read or modify arbitrary memory locations, perform function calls, or manage tasks via requests to UDP port 17185, a related issue to CVE-2005-3804.
Weakness: CWE-863
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-2965?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Rockwellautomation 1756-Enbt\/a Firmware, Windriver Vxworks.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2965?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-2965 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2010-2965 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-2965 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4hhv-jc45-cmpc.