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CVE-2011-2957

6.9 · MEDIUM

Unspecified vulnerability in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Diagnostics Viewer before V2.30.00 (CPR9 SR3) allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted FactoryTalk Diagnostics Viewer…

Published Jul 28, 2011rockwellautomationEPSS 0.64%

Overview

CVE-2011-2957 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting rockwellautomation factorytalk_diagnostics_viewer. It was published on July 28, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Unspecified vulnerability in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Diagnostics Viewer before V2.30.00 (CPR9 SR3) allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted FactoryTalk Diagnostics Viewer (.ftd) configuration file, which triggers memory corruption.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from rockwellautomation. Update factorytalk_diagnostics_viewer to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
rockwellautomationfactorytalk_diagnostics_viewer0Affected

References

Refrockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/448424Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/48962Refwww.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-11-175-01.pdfRefrockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/448424Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/48962Refwww.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-11-175-01.pdf

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2957?

CVE-2011-2957 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting rockwellautomation factorytalk_diagnostics_viewer. It was published on July 28, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2011-2957?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-2957?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from rockwellautomation. Update factorytalk_diagnostics_viewer to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2011-2957?

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