CVE-2016-9338

Description

An issue was discovered in Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1100 controller 1763-L16AWA, Series A and B, Version 14.000 and prior versions; 1763-L16BBB, Series A and B, Version 14.000 and prior versions; 1763-L16BWA, Series A and B, Version 14.000 and prior versions; and 1763-L16DWD, Series A and B, Version 14.000 and prior versions. Because of an Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource, users with administrator privileges may be able to remove all administrative users requiring a factory reset to restore ancillary web server function. Exploitation of this vulnerability will still allow the affected device to function in its capacity as a controller.

2.7

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.04%

Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory us-cert.gov

Affected: n/a Rockwell Automation MicroLogix 1100 and 1400

References

Link	Tags
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-336-06	third party advisory us government resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95302	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9338?: CVE-2016-9338 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-9338?: To fix CVE-2016-9338, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-9338 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-9338 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-9338?: CVE-2016-9338 affects n/a Rockwell Automation MicroLogix 1100 and 1400.

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