VDB-111552 · CVE-2017-16740 · BID 102474

Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1400 up to 21.002 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1400 up to 21.002. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2017-16740. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1400 up to 21.002 (Automation Software). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A Buffer Overflow issue was discovered in Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1400 Controllers, Series B and C Versions 21.002 and earlier. The stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified, which may allow remote code execution.

The bug was discovered 02/19/2019. The weakness was disclosed 01/09/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-16740 since 11/09/2017. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 102474†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.6

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

11/09/2017 🔍
01/09/2018 +61 days 🔍
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02/19/2019 +405 days 🔍
01/29/2021 +710 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Thiago Alves
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-16740 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-16740
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-111552
SecurityFocus: 102474 - Rockwell Automation MicroLogix 1400 Controllers CVE-2017-16740 Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 01/10/2018 14:15
Updated: 01/29/2021 11:54
Changes: 01/10/2018 14:15 (57), 12/20/2019 19:47 (4), 01/29/2021 11:54 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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