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CVE-2014-9204

6.9 · MEDIUM

Stack-based buffer overflow in OPCTest.exe in Rockwell Automation RSLinx Classic before 3.73.00 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CSV file.

Published May 17, 2015rockwellautomationCWE-119EPSS 1.57%

Overview

CVE-2014-9204 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting rockwellautomation rslinx. It was published on May 17, 2015 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in OPCTest.exe in Rockwell Automation RSLinx Classic before 3.73.00 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CSV file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from rockwellautomation. Update rslinx 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
rockwellautomationrslinx>= 0, < 3.73.00Affected

References

Refics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-15-111-02Refrockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/646324Refics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-15-111-02Refrockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/646324

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9204?

CVE-2014-9204 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting rockwellautomation rslinx. It was published on May 17, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-9204?

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-2014-9204?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from rockwellautomation. Update rslinx 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-2014-9204?

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