Vulnerability Description
The device does not properly authenticate users and the potential exists for a remote user to upload a new firmware image to the Ethernet card, whether it is a corrupt or legitimate firmware image. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could cause loss of availability, integrity, and confidentiality and a disruption in communications with other connected devices. Rockwell Automation EtherNet/IP products; 1756-ENBT, 1756-EWEB, 1768-ENBT, and 1768-EWEB communication modules; CompactLogix L32E and L35E controllers; 1788-ENBT FLEXLogix adapter; 1794-AENTR FLEX I/O EtherNet/IP adapter; ControlLogix 18 and earlier; CompactLogix 18 and earlier; GuardLogix 18 and earlier; SoftLogix 18 and earlier; CompactLogix controllers 19 and earlier; SoftLogix controllers 19 and earlier; ControlLogix controllers 20 and earlier; GuardLogix controllers 20 and earlier; and MicroLogix 1100 and 1400
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwellautomation | Controllogix Controllers | <= 20 |
| Rockwellautomation | Guardlogix Controllers | <= 20 |
| Rockwellautomation | Micrologix | <= 1100 |
| Rockwellautomation | Softlogix Controllers | <= 19 |
| Rockwellautomation | 1756-Enbt | - |
| Rockwellautomation | 1756-Eweb | - |
| Rockwellautomation | 1768-Enbt | - |
| Rockwellautomation | 1768-Eweb | - |
| Rockwellautomation | 1794-Aentr Flex I\/O Ethernet\/Ip Adapter | - |
| Rockwellautomation | Compactlogix | <= 18 |
| Rockwellautomation | Compactlogix Controllers | <= 19 |
| Rockwellautomation | Compactlogix L32E Controller | - |
| Rockwellautomation | Compactlogix L35E Controller | - |
| Rockwellautomation | Controllogix | <= 18 |
| Rockwellautomation | Flexlogix 1788-Enbt Adapter | - |
| Rockwellautomation | Guardlogix | <= 18 |
| Rockwellautomation | Softlogix | <= 18 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/54102
- https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/470154
- https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/aid/470155
- https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/aid/470156
- https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-13-011-03
- http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-13-011-03.pdfUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-6437?
CVE-2012-6437 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The device does not properly authenticate users and the potential exists for a remote user to upload a new firmware image to the Ethernet card, whether it is a corrupt or legitimate firmware image. Su...
How severe is CVE-2012-6437?
CVE-2012-6437 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-6437?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rockwellautomation Controllogix Controllers, Rockwellautomation Guardlogix Controllers, Rockwellautomation Micrologix, Rockwellautomation Softlogix Controllers, Rockwellautomation 1756-Enbt.