Optimalog Optima PLC up to 1.4.10 resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Optimalog Optima PLC up to 1.4.10. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to resource management. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2012-5048. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Optimalog Optima PLC up to 1.4.10 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-399. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

APIFTP Server in Optimalog Optima PLC 1.5.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via a crafted packet.

The weakness was shared 09/28/2012 by Luigi Auriemma (Website). The advisory is shared for download at us-cert.gov. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-5048 since 09/21/2012. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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 databases at Exploit-DB (18112), SecurityFocus (BID 55712†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-36777†). The entry VDB-62465 is related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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OpenVAS ID: 803037
OpenVAS Name: Optima PLC APIFTP Server Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
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Timelineinfo

11/14/2011 🔍
09/21/2012 +312 days 🔍
09/27/2012 +6 days 🔍
09/28/2012 +1 days 🔍
09/28/2012 +0 days 🔍
10/21/2012 +23 days 🔍
03/24/2015 +884 days 🔍
07/14/2025 +3765 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: us-cert.gov
Researcher: Luigi Auriemma
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2012-5048 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-5048
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-62464
SecurityFocus: 55712 - OPTIMA PLC Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 36777 - APIFTP Server in Optimalog Optima PLC \x3C\x3D 1.5.2 Remote DoS Vulnerability via a Crafted Packet, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 12:22
Updated: 07/14/2025 06:05
Changes: 03/24/2015 12:22 (57), 04/19/2017 19:22 (4), 07/14/2025 06:05 (27)
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