VDB-96896 · CVE-2016-9334 · BID 95302

Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley MicroLogix cleartext transmission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley MicroLogix. This affects an unknown function. Such manipulation leads to cleartext transmission. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2016-9334. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley MicroLogix (Automation Software) (affected version not known). Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cleartext transmission vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-319. The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1100 controller 1763-L16AWA, Series A and B, Version 14.000 and prior versions; 1763-L16BBB, Series A and B, Version 14.000 and prior versions; 1763-L16BWA, Series A and B, Version 14.000 and prior versions; and 1763-L16DWD, Series A and B, Version 14.000 and prior versions. User credentials are sent to the web server in clear text, which may allow an attacker to discover the credentials if they are able to observe traffic between the web browser and the server.

The bug was discovered 01/05/2017. The weakness was released 02/13/2017 by Alex with Positive Technologies (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-9334 since 11/16/2016. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1040.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 39 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.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 95302†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-96898. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

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VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cleartext transmission
CWE: CWE-319 / CWE-310
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

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Timelineinfo

11/16/2016 🔍
01/05/2017 +50 days 🔍
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02/13/2017 +39 days 🔍
02/13/2017 +0 days 🔍
02/14/2017 +1 days 🔍
08/14/2020 +1277 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Alex
Organization: Positive Technologies
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-9334 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-9334
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-96896
SecurityFocus: 95302 - Rockwell Automation MicroLogix 1100 and 1400 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-9334 - Rockwell Automation - Multiple Products - Cleartext Credentials Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/14/2017 09:13
Updated: 08/14/2020 12:40
Changes: 02/14/2017 09:13 (58), 08/14/2020 12:40 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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