CVE-2023-29462

HighCVSS 8.8/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

An arbitrary code execution vulnerability contained in Rockwell Automation's Arena Simulation software was reported that could potentially allow a malicious user to commit unauthorized arbitrary code to the software by using a memory buffer overflow in the heap.

potentially resulting in a complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 8.8/10CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-787

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rockwell Automation	Arena Simulation	>= 16.00, <= 16.20

References

https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1139391Broken Link
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-131-10Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1139391Broken Link

Timeline

Published: May 9, 2023
Last modified: Jun 17, 2026
NVD status: Modified

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