#VU80418 Incorrect calculation in Armor PowerFlex - CVE-2023-2423

Vulnerability identifier: #VU80418

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-2423

CWE-ID: CWE-682

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Armor PowerFlex
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Rockwell Automation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the the affected product sends communications to the local event log. A remote attacker can send an influx of network commands and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Armor PowerFlex: 1.003

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External links
https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1140371
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-227-02

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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.