CVE-2012-6440— Rockwell Automation ControlLogix PLC Improper Input Validation
Quick assessment
Affected
Rockwell Automation 1756-ENBT, 1756-EWEB, 1768-ENBT, 1768-EWEB communication modules
Exploitation
High exploitation probability; assess promptly
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
Rockwell Automation ControlLogix提供工业自动化控制和信息产品。 Rockwell Automation ControlLogix中存在安全绕过漏洞。攻击者利用该漏洞绕过一定的安全限制，执行未授权操作，有助于进一步攻击。
Affected Version Matrix 9
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwell Automation | 1756-ENBT, 1756-EWEB, 1768-ENBT, 1768-EWEB communication modules | All |
affected |
| Rockwell Automation | 1788-ENBT FLEXLogix adapter | All |
affected |
| Rockwell Automation | 1794-AENTR FLEX I/O EtherNet/IP adapter | All |
affected |
| Rockwell Automation | CompactLogix and SoftLogix controllers | ≤ 19 |
affected |
| Rockwell Automation | CompactLogix L32E and L35E controllers | All |
affected |
| Rockwell Automation | ControlLogix and GuardLogix controllers | ≤ 20 |
affected |
| Rockwell Automation | ControlLogix, CompactLogix, GuardLogix, and SoftLogix | ≤ 18 |
affected |
| Rockwell Automation | MicroLogix | 1100 |
affected |
1400 |
affected |
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2012-6440
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Rockwell Automation ControlLogix PLC Improper Input Validation
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
The Web server password authentication mechanism used by the products is vulnerable to a MitM and Replay attack. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will allow unauthorized access of the product’s Web server to view and alter product configuration and diagnostics information.
Rockwell Automation EtherNet/IP products; 1756-ENBT, 1756-EWEB, 1768-ENBT, and 1768-EWEB communication modules; CompactLogix L32E and L35E controllers; 1788-ENBT FLEXLogix adapter; 1794-AENTR FLEX I/O EtherNet/IP adapter; ControlLogix 18 and earlier; CompactLogix 18 and earlier; GuardLogix 18 and earlier; SoftLogix 18 and earlier; CompactLogix controllers 19 and earlier; SoftLogix controllers 19 and earlier; ControlLogix controllers 20 and earlier; GuardLogix controllers 20 and earlier; and MicroLogix 1100 and 1400
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
认证机制不恰当
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Rockwell Automation ControlLogix 重放安全绕过漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Rockwell Automation ControlLogix提供工业自动化控制和信息产品。 Rockwell Automation ControlLogix中存在安全绕过漏洞。攻击者利用该漏洞绕过一定的安全限制，执行未授权操作，有助于进一步攻击。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwell Automation | 1756-ENBT, 1756-EWEB, 1768-ENBT, 1768-EWEB communication modules | All | - |
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| Rockwell Automation | CompactLogix L32E and L35E controllers | All | - |
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| Rockwell Automation | 1788-ENBT FLEXLogix adapter | All | - |
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| Rockwell Automation | 1794-AENTR FLEX I/O EtherNet/IP adapter | All | - |
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| Rockwell Automation | ControlLogix, CompactLogix, GuardLogix, and SoftLogix | 0 ~ 18 | - |
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| Rockwell Automation | CompactLogix and SoftLogix controllers | 0 ~ 19 | - |
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| Rockwell Automation | ControlLogix and GuardLogix controllers | 0 ~ 20 | - |
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| Rockwell Automation | MicroLogix | 1100 | - |
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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2012-6440 (1)
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🔗 http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-13-011-03.pdf x_refsource_MISC
Other References for CVE-2012-6440 (4)
Same Patch Batch · Rockwell Automation · 2013-01-24 · 8 CVEs total
| CVE-2012-6435 | Rockwell Automation ControlLogix PLC Improper Access Control | |
| CVE-2012-6436 | Rockwell Automation ControlLogix PLC Improper Input Validation | |
| CVE-2012-6437 | Rockwell Automation ControlLogix PLC Improper Authentication | |
| CVE-2012-6438 | Rockwell Automation ControlLogix PLC Improper Input Validation | |
| CVE-2012-6439 | Rockwell Automation ControlLogix PLC Improper Access Control | |
| CVE-2012-6441 | Rockwell Automation ControlLogix PLC Information Exposure | |
| CVE-2012-6442 | Rockwell Automation ControlLogix PLC Improper Access Control |
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