CVE-2020-12031 Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View SE

High 7.5 Published 20 Jul 2020 Updated 16 Sep 2024

A local authenticated attacker can exploit memory corruption in Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE to execute arbitrary code.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-12031?

CVE-2020-12031 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View SE, published on 20 Jul 2020. 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

In all versions of FactoryTalk View SE, after bypassing memory corruption mechanisms found in the operating system, a local, authenticated attacker may corrupt the associated memory space allowing for arbitrary code execution. Rockwell Automation recommends applying patch 1126290. Before installing this patch, the patch rollup dated 06 Apr 2020 or later MUST be applied. 1066644 – Patch Roll-up for CPR9 SRx.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-12031?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Rockwellautomation Factorytalk View.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12031?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-12031 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-2020-12031 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-12031 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c7x5-cxpv-wm4m.