CVE-2017-16740
10.0 · CRITICALOverview
CVE-2017-16740 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting rockwellautomation 1766-l32bxba_firmware. It was published on January 9, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 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
A Buffer Overflow issue was discovered in Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1400 Controllers, Series B and C Versions 21.002 and earlier. The stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified, which may allow remote code execution.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from rockwellautomation. Update 1766-l32bxba_firmware 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
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| rockwellautomation | 1766-l32bxba_firmware | 0 | Affected |
| rockwellautomation | 1766-l32awa_firmware | 0 | Affected |
| rockwellautomation | 1766-l32bxb_firmware | 0 | Affected |
| rockwellautomation | 1766-l32bwaa_firmware | 0 | Affected |
| rockwellautomation | 1766-l32awaa_firmware | 0 | Affected |
| rockwellautomation | 1766-l32bwa_firmware | 0 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-16740?
CVE-2017-16740 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting rockwellautomation 1766-l32bxba_firmware. It was published on January 9, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2017-16740?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 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-2017-16740?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from rockwellautomation. Update 1766-l32bxba_firmware 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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