CVE-2023-27854: rockwell automation arena simulation Out-of-bounds Read

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2023-27854 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in rockwell automation arena simulation. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 15.8% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 27-10-2023
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 10-09-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

An arbitrary code execution vulnerability was reported to Rockwell Automation in Arena Simulation that could potentially allow a malicious user to commit unauthorized arbitrary code to the software by using a memory buffer overflow.  The threat-actor could then execute malicious code on the system affecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the product.  The user would need to open a malicious file provided to them by the attacker for the code to execute.

• CWE-125Out-of-bounds ReadThe product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.