CVE-2023-29460 Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation Software Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published Updated

A memory buffer overflow in Rockwell Arena Simulation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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-2023-29460?

CVE-2023-29460 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation, published on 9 May 2023. 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

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 potentially resulting in a complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-29460?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Rockwellautomation Arena.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29460?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-29460 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-2023-29460 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-29460 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9fwp-w4qx-7qpq.

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