5.3
MEDIUM
CVE-2024-6098
Kepware ControlLogix Unrestricted Resource Allocation Denial of Service
Description

When performing an online tag generation to devices which communicate using the ControlLogix protocol, a machine-in-the-middle, or a device that is not configured correctly, could deliver a response leading to unrestricted or unregulated resource allocation. This could cause a denial-of-service condition and crash the Kepware application. By default, these functions are turned off, yet they remain accessible for users who recognize and require their advantages.

INFO

Published Date :

Aug. 16, 2024, 3:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Aug. 19, 2024, 1 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

3.6

Exploitability Score :

1.6
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2024-6098 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Ptc kepware_kepserverex
1 Softwaretoolbox top_server
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2024-6098.

URL Resource
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-228-11
https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/CS423892

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2024-6098 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2024-6098 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Received by [email protected]

    Aug. 16, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description When performing an online tag generation to devices which communicate using the ControlLogix protocol, a machine-in-the-middle, or a device that is not configured correctly, could deliver a response leading to unrestricted or unregulated resource allocation. This could cause a denial-of-service condition and crash the Kepware application. By default, these functions are turned off, yet they remain accessible for users who recognize and require their advantages.
    Added Reference ICS-CERT https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-228-11 [No types assigned]
    Added Reference ICS-CERT https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/CS423892 [No types assigned]
    Added CWE ICS-CERT CWE-770
    Added CVSS V3.1 ICS-CERT AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    Added CVSS V4.0 ICS-CERT CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-6098 is associated with the following CWEs:

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