CVE-2023-29462: rockwell automation arena simulation Out-of-bounds Write
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-29462 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in rockwell automation arena simulation. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 59.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 09-05-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-01-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
An arbitrary code execution vulnerability contained in Rockwell Automation's Arena Simulation software was reported that could potentially allow a malicious user to commit unauthorized arbitrary code to the software by using a memory buffer overflow in the heap. potentially resulting in a complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 version- CVE.orgCNA7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.90%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
59%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.90% on 21-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Rockwell automation1 product
- arena simulation≥ 16.00, ≤ 16.20
Rockwellautomation1 product
- arena16.00.00 | 16.20.01
2 vendors · 2 products
