CVE-2019-6553CWE-121

A vulnerability was found in Rockwell Automation RSLinx Classic versions 4.10.00 and prior

published April 4, 2019

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.3th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
66%
Percentile
99.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky input validation flaw is lurking in RSLinx Classic versions 4.10.00 and earlier! This vulnerability allows for a stack-based buffer overflow, and that's not something to take lightly! 🔥 Think of it like a soda can that’s been overfilled — too much liquid causes it to burst. In this case, the data being sent to the fixed size buffer is like the soda; if it exceeds what the buffer can hold, it spills out and can lead to serious consequences! An attacker could potentially overflow the stack, leading to unexpected behavior or even malicious code execution. This could disrupt operations or compromise sensitive data, making it a risky situation for anyone using affected versions!

Put simply

Think of it like a soda can that’s been overfilled — too much liquid causes it to burst. In this case, the data being sent to the fixed size buffer is like the soda; if it exceeds what the buffer can hold, it spills out and can lead to serious consequences! This vulnerability allows an attacker to exploit an input validation issue in a .dll file used by RSLinx Classic, where data passed in a Forward Open service request can exceed buffer limits, causing a stack-based overflow.

What to do

An attacker could potentially overflow the stack, leading to unexpected behavior or even malicious code execution. This could disrupt operations or compromise sensitive data, making it a risky situation for anyone using affected versions! Update RSLinx Classic to the latest version to close this vulnerability. If you’re using versions 4.10.00 or earlier, apply the recommended patches to ensure you're protected against possible exploitation. Regularly review your system for any further updates! You've got this! By tackling this vulnerability head-on, you’re helping to keep your systems secure and resilient! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.66341 · 99.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-121 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Published
2019-04-04T18:59Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 SEP 03:18Z
    EPSS moved 50% → 60%
    epss
  • 04 APR 18:59Z
    A vulnerability was found in Rockwell Automation RSLinx Classic versions 4.10.00 and prior
    cvelistv5