CVE-2012-0221: rockwellautomation factorytalk Improper Input Validation

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2012-0221 is a medium (CVSS 5.0) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in rockwellautomation factorytalk. EPSS estimates a 10.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 95.6% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 02-04-2012
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 17-09-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

The FactoryTalk (FT) RNADiagReceiver service in Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk CPR9 through SR5 and RSLogix 5000 17 through 20 does not properly handle the return value from an unspecified function, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service outage) via a crafted packet.

• CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.