Description
An unquoted search path or element in RSLinx Classic Versions 3.90.01 and prior and FactoryTalk Linx Gateway Versions 3.90.00 and prior may allow an authorized, but non-privileged local user to execute arbitrary code and allow a threat actor to escalate user privileges on the affected workstation.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICS-CERT | Rockwell Automation RSLinx Classic and FactoryTalk Linx Gateway | RSLinx Classic Versions 3.90.01 and prior, FactoryTalk Linx Gateway Versions 3.90.00 and prior. | — |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 1
- RSLinx Classic and FactoryTalk Linx Gateway - Privilege Escalation EDB-44892 · local · Jun 13, 2018
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Advisories 1
- ICSA-18-158-01 Rockwell Automation RSLinx Classic and FactoryTalk Linx Gateway CISA ICS & IT advisories · Jun 7, 2018
References
- 44892 exploit
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-158-01
- 104415 vdb-entry