Multiple vulnerabilities in Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation

1) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU102317

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-11364

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted DOE file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Arena Simulation Software: 16.20.06

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1713.html
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1713/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1716/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU102338

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-11157

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted DOE file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Arena Simulation Software: 16.20.06

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1713.html
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1715/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU102337

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-12175

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted DOE file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Arena Simulation Software: 16.20.06

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1713.html
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1714/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	3
CVE-ID	CVE-2024-11364 CVE-2024-11157 CVE-2024-12175
CWE-ID	CWE-787 CWE-416
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software	Arena Simulation Software Server applications / Virtualization software
Vendor	Rockwell Automation