CVE-2016-9343

Description

An issue was discovered in Rockwell Automation Logix5000 Programmable Automation Controller FRN 16.00 through 21.00 (excluding all firmware versions prior to FRN 16.00, which are not affected). By sending malformed common industrial protocol (CIP) packet, an attacker may be able to overflow a stack-based buffer and execute code on the controller or initiate a nonrecoverable fault resulting in a denial of service.

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory us-cert.gov
Affected: n/a Rockwell Automation Logix5000 Programmable Automation Controller FRN 16.00 through 21.00
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-343-05 third party advisory us government resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95304 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9343?
CVE-2016-9343 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-9343?
To fix CVE-2016-9343, 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-2016-9343 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-9343 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-2016-9343?
CVE-2016-9343 affects n/a Rockwell Automation Logix5000 Programmable Automation Controller FRN 16.00 through 21.00.
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