CVE-2016-5814 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious project file in Rockwell RSLogix software.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-5814?
CVE-2016-5814 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Sep 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Rockwell Automation RSLogix Micro Starter Lite, RSLogix Micro Developer, RSLogix 500 Starter Edition, RSLogix 500 Standard Edition, and RSLogix 500 Professional Edition allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RSS project file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5814?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Rockwellautomation Rslogix 500 Professional Edition, Rockwellautomation Rslogix 500 Standard Edition, Rockwellautomation Rslogix 500 Starter Edition, Rockwellautomation Rslogix Micro Developer, Rockwellautomation Rslogix Micro Starter Lite.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5814?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-5814 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2016-5814 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-5814 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mpgm-6qc4-8g6x.