Vulnerability Description
Rockwell Automation RSLinx Classic Versions 4.00.01 and prior. This vulnerability may allow a remote threat actor to intentionally send a malformed CIP packet to Port 44818, causing the software application to stop responding and crash. This vulnerability also has the potential to exploit a buffer overflow condition, which may allow the threat actor to remotely execute arbitrary code.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwellautomation | Rslinx | <= 4.00.01 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-263-02Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-26ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-263-02Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-26ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-14829?
CVE-2018-14829 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Rockwell Automation RSLinx Classic Versions 4.00.01 and prior. This vulnerability may allow a remote threat actor to intentionally send a malformed CIP packet to Port 44818, causing the software appli...
How severe is CVE-2018-14829?
CVE-2018-14829 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-2018-14829?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rockwellautomation Rslinx.