Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2012-6442 can let an unauthorized network source send a valid industrial protocol reset message to affected Rockwell Automation controllers or communication modules. The result is denial of service: device reset, loss of availability, and disrupted communications with connected industrial equipment. Exposure is most relevant in OT networks using the listed Rockwell ControlLogix, CompactLogix, GuardLogix, SoftLogix, MicroLogix, FLEXLogix, FLEX I/O, or EtherNet/IP modules. Risk increases if EtherNet/IP ports are reachable from enterprise networks, remote access paths, vendors, or other untrusted zones. Treat as a high-priority OT availability issue where affected Rockwell systems support production, safety-adjacent processes, or critical operations. Prioritize network containment and vendor guidance review, especially for sites with remote access or weak OT segmentation. Mitigation focus: Check Rockwell advisories 470154, 470155, 470156, and 54102 for product-specific guidance.; Restrict TCP/UDP 2222 and 44818 to authorized OT hosts only.; Segment affected controllers from enterprise, vendor, and Internet-routable networks..
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (2.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
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AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C106.9icscertCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H3.93.6CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
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7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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7.8HighVector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-13-011-03CVE reference, icscert
- https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/470154CVE reference, icscert
- https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/aid/470155CVE reference, icscert
- https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/aid/470156CVE reference, icscert
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