Out-of-bounds Read in Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation
CVE-2023-29461
An arbitrary code execution vulnerability contained in Rockwell Automation's Arena Simulation software was reported that could potentially allow a malicious user to commit unauthorized arbitrary code to the software by using a memory buffer overflow in the heap. potentially resulting in a complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.009 (54.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation — versions 16.00
- Rockwellautomation Arena — versions 16.00.00, 16.20.00
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- PSIRT@rockwellautomation.com (Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-29461?
- CVE-2023-29461 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-05-09.
- How severe is CVE-2023-29461?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.