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CVE-2012-6439: Rockwell Automation ControlLogix PLC Improper Access Control

When an affected product receives a valid CIP message from an unauthorized or unintended source to Port 2222/TCP, Port 2222/UDP, Port 44818/TCP, or Port 44818/UDP that changes the product’s configuration and network parameters, a DoS condition can occur. This situation could cause loss of availability and a disruption of communication with other connected devices.  Rockwell Automation EtherNet/IP products; 1756-ENBT, 1756-EWEB, 1768-ENBT, and 1768-EWEB communication modules; CompactLogix L32E and L35E controllers; 1788-ENBT FLEXLogix adapter; 1794-AENTR FLEX I/O EtherNet/IP adapter; ControlLogix 18 and earlier; CompactLogix 18 and earlier; GuardLogix 18 and earlier; SoftLogix 18 and earlier; CompactLogix controllers 19 and earlier; SoftLogix controllers 19 and earlier; ControlLogix controllers 20 and earlier; GuardLogix controllers 20 and earlier; and MicroLogix 1100 and 1400

HighCVSS 8.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an availability risk in legacy Rockwell Automation EtherNet/IP equipment. An unauthorized system that can send valid CIP traffic to the device could change configuration or network parameters and disrupt communications with connected industrial devices. Exposure is most likely in OT environments still using the listed ControlLogix, CompactLogix, GuardLogix, SoftLogix, MicroLogix, FLEXLogix, FLEX I/O, or EtherNet/IP communication modules where CIP ports are reachable beyond trusted control networks. Prioritize in facilities where affected Rockwell devices are reachable from broader networks. The business impact is operational disruption, not data theft. Urgency is high if segmentation is weak or asset inventory is incomplete. Mitigation focus: Review Rockwell Automation and US-CERT advisories for product-specific guidance.; Inventory listed Rockwell EtherNet/IP assets and firmware families in production networks.; Restrict TCP/UDP 2222 and 44818 access to authorized control hosts only..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.5 (2.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:C

Official CVE source material

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CVSS vector scores

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.5CVSS 2.0HighAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:C107.8Primary CVE score

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Base CVSS 2.0 score

8.5High
CVSS 2.0 vector shape for CVE-2012-6439Access VectorAccess ComplexityAuthenticationConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:C

Access Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocal
Access Complexity
LowMediumHigh
Authentication
NoneSingleMultiple
Confidentiality Impact
CompletePartialNone
Integrity Impact
CompletePartialNone
Availability Impact
CompletePartialNone
Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Rockwell Automation1756-ENBT, 1756-EWEB, 1768-ENBT, 1768-EWEB communication modulesAllunaffected
Rockwell AutomationCompactLogix L32E and L35E controllersAllunaffected
Rockwell Automation1788-ENBT FLEXLogix adapterAllunaffected
Rockwell Automation1794-AENTR FLEX I/O EtherNet/IP adapterAllunaffected
Rockwell AutomationControlLogix, CompactLogix, GuardLogix, and SoftLogix0unaffected
Rockwell AutomationCompactLogix and SoftLogix controllers0unaffected
Rockwell AutomationControlLogix and GuardLogix controllers0unaffected
Rockwell AutomationMicroLogix1100, 1400unaffected
Weakness

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Improper Access Control

Improper Access Control represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.