CVE-2020-12031 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Learn about CVE-2020-12031 affecting FactoryTalk View SE by Rockwell Automation. Understand the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps to secure your systems against arbitrary code execution.
FactoryTalk View SE by Rockwell Automation has a critical vulnerability that allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code. Learn about the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.
Understanding CVE-2020-12031
FactoryTalk View SE has a severe vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution by a local attacker. This CVE was reported by Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative to Rockwell Automation.
What is CVE-2020-12031?
In all versions of FactoryTalk View SE, a local, authenticated attacker can corrupt memory space, bypassing the operating system's memory corruption mechanisms, enabling arbitrary code execution.
The Impact of CVE-2020-12031
- CVSS Base Score: 7.5 (High)
- Attack Vector: Local
- Attack Complexity: High
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: Required
- Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability Impact: High
- Scope: Changed
Technical Details of CVE-2020-12031
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in FactoryTalk View SE allows a local attacker to corrupt memory space and execute arbitrary code.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: FactoryTalk View SE
- Vendor: Rockwell Automation
- Affected Versions: All versions
Exploitation Mechanism
After bypassing memory corruption mechanisms in the operating system, a local, authenticated attacker can corrupt memory space for arbitrary code execution.
Mitigation and Prevention
Rockwell Automation recommends immediate actions and long-term security practices to address CVE-2020-12031.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply patch 1126290 for FactoryTalk View SE.
- Ensure the patch rollup dated 06 Apr 2020 or later is applied before installing patch 1126290.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
- Follow security best practices and guidelines provided by Rockwell Automation.
- Implement additional security measures as recommended by the vendor.
Patching and Updates
Rockwell Automation has released new versions of affected products to mitigate vulnerabilities. Users unable to apply the latest update should seek additional mitigations or workarounds from the vendor's security advisory.