CVE-2024-21912: rockwell automation arena simulation Out-of-bounds Write

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2024-21912 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in rockwell automation arena simulation. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 16.2% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 26-03-2024
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 05-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

An arbitrary code execution vulnerability in Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation could let a malicious user insert unauthorized code into the software. This is done by writing beyond the designated memory area, which causes an access violation. Once inside, the threat actor can run harmful code on the system. This affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the product. To trigger this, the user would unwittingly need to open a malicious file shared by the threat actor.

• CWE-787Out-of-bounds WriteThe product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.