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CVE-2014-0755

6.3 · MEDIUM

Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5000 7 through 20.01, and 21.0, does not properly implement password protection for .ACD files (aka project files), which allows local users to obtain sensitive informat…

Published Feb 5, 2014rockwellautomationCWE-522EPSS 0.56%

Overview

CVE-2014-0755 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting rockwellautomation rslogix_5000_design_and_configuration_software. It was published on February 5, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5000 7 through 20.01, and 21.0, does not properly implement password protection for .ACD files (aka project files), which allows local users to obtain sensitive information or modify data via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from rockwellautomation. Update rslogix_5000_design_and_configuration_software 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-2014-0755?

CVE-2014-0755 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting rockwellautomation rslogix_5000_design_and_configuration_software. It was published on February 5, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-0755?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3, 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-2014-0755?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from rockwellautomation. Update rslogix_5000_design_and_configuration_software 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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