CVE-2020-12031: rockwell automation factorytalk® view se

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2020-12031 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in rockwell automation factorytalk® view se. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 47.9% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 20-07-2020
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 16-09-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

In all versions of FactoryTalk View SE, after bypassing memory corruption mechanisms found in the operating system, a local, authenticated attacker may corrupt the associated memory space allowing for arbitrary code execution. Rockwell Automation recommends applying patch 1126290. Before installing this patch, the patch rollup dated 06 Apr 2020 or later MUST be applied. 1066644 – Patch Roll-up for CPR9 SRx.

• CWE-119Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory BufferThe product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.
• CWE-787Out-of-bounds WriteThe product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.