CVE-2017-7901

Description

A Predictable Value Range from Previous Values issue was discovered in Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1100 programmable-logic controllers 1763-L16AWA, Series A and B, Version 16.00 and prior versions; 1763-L16BBB, Series A and B, Version 16.00 and prior versions; 1763-L16BWA, Series A and B, Version 16.00 and prior versions; and 1763-L16DWD, Series A and B, Version 16.00 and prior versions and Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1400 programmable logic controllers 1766-L32AWA, Series A and B, Version 16.00 and prior versions; 1766-L32BWA, Series A and B, Version 16.00 and prior versions; 1766-L32BWAA, Series A and B, Version 16.00 and prior versions; 1766-L32BXB, Series A and B, Version 16.00 and prior versions; 1766-L32BXBA, Series A and B, Version 16.00 and prior versions; and 1766-L32AWAA, Series A and B, Version 16.00 and prior versions. Insufficiently random TCP initial sequence numbers are generated, which may allow an attacker to predict the numbers from previous values. This may allow an attacker to spoof or disrupt TCP connections, resulting in a denial of service for the target device.

Categories

8.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.08%
Third-Party Advisory us-cert.gov
Affected: n/a Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1100 and 1400
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References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038546 vdb entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-115-04 us government resource third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7901?
CVE-2017-7901 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-7901?
To fix CVE-2017-7901, 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-2017-7901 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-7901 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-2017-7901?
CVE-2017-7901 affects n/a Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1100 and 1400.
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