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CVE-2012-6069

10.0 · CRITICAL

The CoDeSys Runtime Toolkit’s file transfer functionality does not perform input validation, which allows an attacker to access files and directories outside the intended scope.

Published Jan 21, 20133s-softwareCWE-23EPSS 2.64%

Overview

CVE-2012-6069 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting 3s-software codesys_runtime_system. It was published on January 21, 2013 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The CoDeSys Runtime Toolkit’s file transfer functionality does not

perform input validation, which allows an attacker to access files and

directories outside the intended scope. This may allow an attacker to

upload and download any file on the device. This could allow the

attacker to affect the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of

the device.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from 3s-software. Update codesys_runtime_system 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

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6069?

CVE-2012-6069 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting 3s-software codesys_runtime_system. It was published on January 21, 2013 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2012-6069?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-6069?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from 3s-software. Update codesys_runtime_system 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.

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