CVE-2025-7033 Rockwell Automation Heap-based Buffer Overflow In Arena® Simulation
A heap-based buffer overflow in Rockwell Arena Simulation allows attackers to execute code or disclose information via malicious files.
- 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-2025-7033?
CVE-2025-7033 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Rockwell Automation Arena® Simulation, published on 5 Aug 2025. 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
A memory abuse issue exists in the Rockwell Automation Arena® Simulation. A custom file can force Arena Simulation to read and write past the end of memory space. Successful use requires user action, such as opening a bad file or webpage. If used, a threat actor could execute code or disclose information.
Weakness: CWE-122
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-7033?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Rockwellautomation Arena.
How do I fix CVE-2025-7033?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-7033 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-2025-7033 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-7033 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Rockwell Automation Arena® Simulation
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q98p-p2wf-ffqv.