[Control systems] Rockwell Automation security advisory

Number: AV21-095
Date: 26 February 2021

On 26 February 2021 ICS-CERT published an ICS Advisory to highlight a vulnerability VulnerabilityA flaw or weakness in the design or implementation of an information system or its environment that could be exploited to adversely affect an organization's assets or operations. in the following products:

  •      RSLogix 5000 - versions 16 to 20
  •      Studio 5000 Logix Designer - version 21 and later
  •      CompactLogix 1768
  •      CompactLogix 1769
  •      CompactLogix 5370
  •      CompactLogix 5380
  •      CompactLogix 5480
  •      ControlLogix 5550
  •      ControlLogix 5560
  •      ControlLogix 5570
  •      ControlLogix 5580
  •      DriveLogix 5560
  •      DriveLogix 5730
  •      DriveLogix 1794-L34
  •      Compact GuardLogix 5370
  •      Compact GuardLogix 5380
  •      GuardLogix 5570
  •      GuardLogix 5580
  •      SoftLogix 5800

Exploitation could allow a remote unauthenticated actor to connect Logix controllers, or enable an unauthorized third-party tool to alter the controller’s configuration and/or application code.

The Cyber Centre encourages users and administrators to review the provided web link, perform the suggested mitigations and apply the necessary updates.

ICS Advisory (ICSA-21-056-03)
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-056-03

Note to Readers

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