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CVE-2022-3752

8.6 · HIGH

An unauthorized user could use a specially crafted sequence of Ethernet/IP messages, combined with heavy traffic loading to cause a denial-of-service condition in Rockwell Automation Logix control…

Published Dec 19, 2022CWE-20EPSS 1.26%

Overview

CVE-2022-3752 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 19, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

An unauthorized user could use a specially crafted sequence of Ethernet/IP messages, combined with heavy traffic

loading to cause a denial-of-service condition in Rockwell Automation Logix controllers resulting in a major non-recoverable fault. If the target device becomes unavailable, a user would have to clear the fault and redownload

the user project file to bring the device back online and continue normal operation.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3752?

CVE-2022-3752 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 19, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-3752?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-3752?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2022-3752?

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