CVE-2020-10642 Privilege escalation in Rockwell Automation RSLinx Classic versions 4.1.00 and prior
An authenticated local attacker can modify a registry key to execute malicious code with system privileges when opening RSLinx Classic.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-10642?
CVE-2020-10642 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rockwell Automation RSLinx Classic versions 4.1.00 and prior, published on 13 Apr 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In Rockwell Automation RSLinx Classic versions 4.11.00 and prior, an authenticated local attacker could modify a registry key, which could lead to the execution of malicious code using system privileges when opening RSLinx Classic.
Weakness: CWE-732
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-10642?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Rockwellautomation Rslinx Classic.
How do I fix CVE-2020-10642?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-10642 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-10642 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-10642 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qgxw-xq35-5qcq.