Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This flaw can let malformed network traffic crash Rockwell Automation RSLinx Enterprise LogReceiver.exe on affected CPR9 releases. The known impact is denial of service, with recovery requiring a manual reboot. The sources do not show code execution or confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted OT availability risk, not a confirmed widespread exploitation emergency. Prioritize sites where affected Rockwell systems support production operations or are reachable outside trusted control networks.
Technical view
Affected RSLinx Enterprise versions CPR9 through CPR9-SR6 mishandle an incorrect oversized Record Data Size value, causing an out-of-bounds read access violation and service crash in LogReceiver.exe. The issue is classified as CWE-125. Public data does not provide CVSS scoring.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to environments running affected RSLinx Enterprise CPR9, CPR9-SR1, CPR9-SR2, CPR9-SR3, CPR9-SR4, CPR9-SR5, CPR9-SR5.1, or CPR9-SR6 where the LogReceiver service is reachable over UDP port 4444.
Exploitation context
The CVE describes a network-triggered service crash. It is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source claims active exploitation. The main business concern is operational disruption in industrial environments.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports denial of service through malformed input handling and CWE-125 out-of-bounds read. Public details are limited, Rockwell advisory access requires login, and the source bundle provides no CVSS, exploit maturity, or workaround specifics beyond vendor patches.
Mitigation direction
- Review the Rockwell Automation advisory and apply the vendor-provided patches.
- Confirm whether affected CPR9 RSLinx Enterprise versions remain deployed.
- Restrict network reachability to the LogReceiver service where operationally feasible.
- Ensure recovery procedures cover manual reboot of affected systems.
- Monitor vendor and CISA guidance for updated remediation details.
Validation and detection
- Inventory RSLinx Enterprise installations and record exact CPR9 service release versions.
- Identify systems running LogReceiver.exe and their network exposure.
- Check whether UDP port 4444 is reachable from untrusted network segments.
- Verify Rockwell patch status against the vendor advisory.
- Review operational monitoring for unexpected LogReceiver service crashes.
Public sources used
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- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-13-095-02CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Out-of-bounds Read
Out-of-bounds Read represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.