CVE-2024-6436

Rockwell Automation Input Validation Vulnerability exists in the SequenceManager™ Server

Description

An input validation vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation Sequence Manager™ which could allow a malicious user to send malformed packets to the server and cause a denial-of-service condition. If exploited, the device would become unresponsive, and a manual restart will be required for recovery. Additionally, if exploited, there could be a loss of view for the downstream equipment sequences in the controller. Users would not be able to view the status or command the equipment sequences, however the equipment sequence would continue to execute uninterrupted.

Remediation

Solution:

  • * Corrected in versions v2.0 or later.  * Users using the affected software who are not able to upgrade to one of the corrected versions are encouraged to apply security best practices, where possible. ·       Security Best Practices https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1085012/loc/en_US#__highlight

Category

8.7
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.16%
Affected: Rockwell Automation SequenceManager™
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6436?
CVE-2024-6436 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-6436?
To fix CVE-2024-6436: * Corrected in versions v2.0 or later.  * Users using the affected software who are not able to upgrade to one of the corrected versions are encouraged to apply security best practices, where possible. ·       Security Best Practices https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1085012/loc/en_US#__highlight
Is CVE-2024-6436 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-6436 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-2024-6436?
CVE-2024-6436 affects Rockwell Automation SequenceManager™.
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