CVE-2020-5806

Description

An attacker-controlled memory allocation size can be passed to the C++ new operator in the CServerManager::HandleBrowseLoadIconStreamRequest in messaging.dll. This can be done by sending a specially crafted message to 127.0.0.1:7153. Observed in FactoryTalk Linx 6.11. All versions of FactoryTalk Linx are affected.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.01%
Third-Party Advisory tenable.com
Affected: n/a Rockwell FactoryTalk Linx
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-71 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5806?
CVE-2020-5806 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-5806?
To fix CVE-2020-5806, 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-2020-5806 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-5806 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-2020-5806?
CVE-2020-5806 affects n/a Rockwell FactoryTalk Linx.
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