Rockwell Automation Arena uninitialized variable

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Rockwell Automation Arena. It has been rated as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in uninitialized variable. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-2287. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Rockwell Automation Arena (version unknown). This affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uninitialized variable vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-457. The code uses a variable that has not been initialized, leading to unpredictable or unintended results. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A local code execution vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation Arena®  due to an uninitialized pointer. The flaw is result of improper validation of user-supplied data. If exploited a threat actor can disclose information and execute arbitrary code on the system. To exploit the vulnerability a legitimate user must open a malicious DOE file.

The advisory is shared at rockwellautomation.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-2287 since 03/13/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 234500 (Rockwell Automation Arena < 16.20.09 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

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 Tenable (234500). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uninitialized variable
CWE: CWE-457 / CWE-453
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 234500
Nessus Name: Rockwell Automation Arena < 16.20.09 Multiple Vulnerabilities

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

03/13/2025 🔍
04/08/2025 +25 days 🔍
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04/16/2025 +8 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: rockwellautomation.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-2287 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-2287
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-303849

Entryinfo

Created: 04/08/2025 17:42
Updated: 04/16/2025 19:23
Changes: 04/08/2025 17:42 (63), 04/16/2025 19:23 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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