Rockwell Automation ControlLogix, GuardLogix, and CompactLogix Always-Incorrect Control Flow Implementation (CVE-2024-5659)

high Tenable OT Security Plugin ID 502317

Synopsis

The remote OT asset is affected by a vulnerability.

Description

Rockwell Automation was made aware of a vulnerability that causes all affected controllers on the same network to result in a major nonrecoverable fault (MNRF/Assert). This vulnerability could be exploited by sending abnormal packets to the mDNS port. If exploited, the availability of the device would be compromised.

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Solution

Users using the affected software and who are not able to upgrade to one of the corrected versions are encouraged to apply the risk mitigations, where possible.
- Users who do not use Automatic Policy Deployment (APD) should block mDNS port, 5353 to help prevent communication.
- Enable CIP Security (https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/at/secure-at001_-en-p.pdf).
- Security Best Practices (https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1085012/loc/en_US#__highlight).

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?4c70d536

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-163-01

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 502317

Version: 1.3

Type: remote

Family: Tenable.ot

Published: 7/22/2024

Updated: 9/4/2024

Supported Sensors: Tenable OT Security

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.4

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.4

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:rockwellautomation:1756-en4trk_firmware, cpe:/o:rockwellautomation:compactlogix_5480_firmware, cpe:/o:rockwellautomation:compact_guardlogix_5380_firmware, cpe:/o:rockwellautomation:controllogix_5580_firmware, cpe:/o:rockwellautomation:1756-en4tr_firmware, cpe:/o:rockwellautomation:compactlogix_5380_firmware, cpe:/o:rockwellautomation:guardlogix_5580_firmware, cpe:/o:rockwellautomation:1756-en4trxt_firmware

Required KB Items: Tenable.ot/Rockwell

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 6/11/2024

Vulnerability Publication Date: 6/11/2024

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2024-5659

CWE: 670

ICSA: 24-163-01