VDB-115857 · CVE-2017-14469 · GCVE-0-2017-14469

Allen Bradley MicroLogix 1400 up to 21.2 File Permission Crafted Packet access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Allen Bradley MicroLogix 1400 up to 21.2. It has been rated as critical. Impacted is an unknown function of the component File Permission. Performing a manipulation as part of Crafted Packet results in access control. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2017-14469. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Allen Bradley MicroLogix 1400 up to 21.2. This affects an unknown function of the component File Permission. The manipulation as part of a Crafted Packet leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An exploitable access control vulnerability exists in the data, program, and function file permissions functionality of Allen Bradley Micrologix 1400 Series B FRN 21.2 and before. A specially crafted packet can cause a read or write operation resulting in disclosure of sensitive information, modification of settings, or modification of ladder logic. An attacker can send unauthenticated packets to trigger this vulnerability. Required Keyswitch State: REMOTE or PROG Associated Fault Code: 0028 Fault Type: Non-User Description: Values 0x01 and 0x02 are invalid values for the user fault routine. By writing directly to the file it is possible to set these values. When this is done and the device is moved into a run state, a fault is triggered. NOTE: This is not possible through RSLogix.

The bug was discovered 03/28/2018. The weakness was disclosed 04/05/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at talosintelligence.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-14469 since 09/13/2017. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 8 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

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

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Productinfo

Vendor

Allen Bradley

Name

MicroLogix 1400

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/13/2017 🔍
03/28/2018 +196 days 🔍
04/05/2018 +8 days 🔍
04/05/2018 +0 days 🔍
04/06/2018 +1 days 🔍
02/27/2023 +1788 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: talosintelligence.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-14469 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-14469
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-115857
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/06/2018 09:00
Updated: 02/27/2023 08:41
Changes: 04/06/2018 09:00 (59), 01/22/2020 15:24 (1), 02/27/2023 08:41 (14)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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