CVE-2020-10264 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2020-10264, a high-severity vulnerability in Universal Robots Robot Controllers allowing unauthorized access to the Real-Time Data Exchange interface, potentially compromising system integrity and confidentiality.
A vulnerability in Universal Robots Robot Controllers allows unauthenticated access to the Real-Time Data Exchange (RTDE) interface, potentially leading to unauthorized data reading and writing of registers and outputs.
Understanding CVE-2020-10264
This CVE identifies a security issue in Universal Robots Robot Controllers that could be exploited to access and manipulate robot data without authentication.
What is CVE-2020-10264?
The vulnerability in CB3 SW Version 3.3 and above, as well as e-series SW Version 5.0 and above, permits authenticated access to the RTDE interface, enabling the adjustment of various settings and unauthorized reading of robot data.
The Impact of CVE-2020-10264
The vulnerability poses a high risk with a CVSS base score of 8.8, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-10264
This section delves into the specifics of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The flaw allows authenticated access to the RTDE interface, facilitating unauthorized manipulation of robot settings and data reading.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Universal Robots Robot Controllers CB 3.1 with versions CB3 SW Versions 3.3 up to 3.12.1
- Universal Robots Robot Controllers e-Series with versions next of SW Versions 5.0 up to 5.7
Exploitation Mechanism
Unauthorized access to the RTDE interface on port 30004 permits the setting of registers, speed slider fraction adjustments, and reading of digital and analog outputs.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from this vulnerability is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data manipulation.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Implement network segmentation to restrict access to critical interfaces.
- Regularly monitor and audit network traffic for any suspicious activities.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Enforce strong authentication mechanisms for accessing robot controllers.
- Keep systems up to date with the latest security patches and firmware releases.
Patching and Updates
Apply patches provided by Universal Robots to address the vulnerability and enhance system security.