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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2020-10642

In Rockwell Automation RSLinx Classic versions 4.11.00 and prior, an authenticated local attacker could modify a registry key, which could lead to the execution of malicious code using system privileg...

Vulnerability Description

In Rockwell Automation RSLinx Classic versions 4.11.00 and prior, an authenticated local attacker could modify a registry key, which could lead to the execution of malicious code using system privileges when opening RSLinx Classic.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
RockwellautomationRslinx Classic<= 4.11.00

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-732

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-10642?

CVE-2020-10642 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In Rockwell Automation RSLinx Classic versions 4.11.00 and prior, an authenticated local attacker could modify a registry key, which could lead to the execution of malicious code using system privileg...

How severe is CVE-2020-10642?

CVE-2020-10642 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-10642?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rockwellautomation Rslinx Classic.