CVE-2024-11158

Rockwell Automation Arena® Uninitialized Vulnerability

Description

An “uninitialized variable” code execution vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation Arena® that could allow a threat actor to craft a DOE file and force the software to access a variable before it being initialized. If exploited, a threat actor could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. To exploit this vulnerability, a legitimate user must execute the malicious code crafted by the threat actor.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Corrected in software version 16.20.06 and later Mitigations and Workarounds Customers using the affected software are encouraged to apply these risk mitigations, if possible. For information on how to mitigate Security Risks on industrial automation control systems, we encourage customers to implement our suggested security best practices https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1085012/loc/en_US#__highlight  to minimize the risk of the vulnerability.

Category

8.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Vendor Advisory rockwellautomation.com
Affected: Rockwell Automation Arena®
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-11158?
CVE-2024-11158 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-11158?
To fix CVE-2024-11158: Corrected in software version 16.20.06 and later Mitigations and Workarounds Customers using the affected software are encouraged to apply these risk mitigations, if possible. For information on how to mitigate Security Risks on industrial automation control systems, we encourage customers to implement our suggested security best practices https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1085012/loc/en_US#__highlight  to minimize the risk of the vulnerability.
Is CVE-2024-11158 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-11158 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-2024-11158?
CVE-2024-11158 affects Rockwell Automation Arena®.
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