CVE-2023-3242

Description

Improper initialization implementation in Portmapper used in B&R Industrial Automation Automation Runtime <G4.93 allows unauthenticated network-based attackers to cause permanent denial-of-service conditions.

Category

8.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.29%
Vendor Advisory br-automation.com
Affected: B&R Industrial Automation B&R Automation Runtime
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.br-automation.com/downloads_br_productcatalogue/assets/1689787619746-en-original-1.0.pdf vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3242?
CVE-2023-3242 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-3242?
To fix CVE-2023-3242, 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-2023-3242 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-3242 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-2023-3242?
CVE-2023-3242 affects B&R Industrial Automation B&R Automation Runtime.
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