Memory corruption in EDS Subsystem, FactoryTalk Linx software , RSLinx Classic, RSNetWorx…
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Denial of service
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · None · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-119 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
Products that use EDS Subsystem: Version 28.0.1 and prior (FactoryTalk Linx software (Previously called RSLinx Enterprise): Versions 6.00, 6.10, and 6.11, RSLinx Classic: Version 4.11.00 and prior, RSNetWorx software: Version 28.00.00 and prior, Studio 5000 Logix Designer software: Version 32 and prior) is vulnerable. A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the algorithm that matches square brackets in the EDS subsystem. This may allow an attacker to craft specialized EDS files to crash the EDSParser COM object, leading to denial-of-service conditions.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | EDS Subsystem, FactoryTalk Linx software (Previously called RSLinx Enterprise), RSLinx Classic, RSNetWorx software, Studio 5000 Logix Designer software | EDS Subsystem: Version 28.0.1 and prior, FactoryTalk Linx software (Previously called RSLinx Enterprise): Versions 6.00, 6.10, and 6.11, RSLinx Classic: Version 4.11.00 and prior, RSNetWorx software: Version 28.00.00 and prior, Studio 5000 Logix Designer software: Version 32 and prior | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- EDS Subsystem, FactoryTalk Linx software (Previously called RSLinx Enterprise), RSLinx Classic, RSNetWorx software, Studio 5000 Logix Designer software Vendor— Affected EDS Subsystem: Version 28.0.1 and prior, FactoryTalk Linx software (Previously called RSLinx Enterprise): Versions 6.00, 6.10, and 6.11, RSLinx Classic: Version 4.11.00 and prior, RSNetWorx software: Version 28.00.00 and prior, Studio 5000 Logix Designer software: Version 32 and prior Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 7
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:eds_subsystem:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 28.0.1 | Vulnerable | Rockwell |
| cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:rslinx:*:*:*:*:classic:*:*:* | up to 4.11.00 | Vulnerable | Rockwell |
| cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:rslinx_enterprise:6.00.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.00.00 | Vulnerable | Rockwell |
| cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:rslinx_enterprise:6.10.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.10.00 | Vulnerable | Rockwell |
| cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:rslinx_enterprise:6.11.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.11.00 | Vulnerable | Rockwell |
| cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:rsnetworx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 28.00.00 | Vulnerable | Rockwell |
| cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:studio_5000_logix_designer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 32.0 | Vulnerable | Rockwell |
- cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:eds_subsystem:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 28.0.1 Vulnerable ·Rockwell
- cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:rslinx:*:*:*:*:classic:*:*:* Versions up to 4.11.00 Vulnerable ·Rockwell
- cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:rslinx_enterprise:6.00.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.00.00 Vulnerable ·Rockwell
- cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:rslinx_enterprise:6.10.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.10.00 Vulnerable ·Rockwell
- cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:rslinx_enterprise:6.11.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.11.00 Vulnerable ·Rockwell
- cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:rsnetworx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 28.00.00 Vulnerable ·Rockwell
- cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:studio_5000_logix_designer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 32.0 Vulnerable ·Rockwell
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2020-12038
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-gxv4-cqjv-gg3m
References
More Rockwell Eds Subsystem vulnerabilities
- TI-2020-09693 SQL injection in EDS Subsystem, FactoryTalk Linx software , RSLinx Classic, RSNetWorx… CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.2
Sources
- CVE-2020-12038 · CVE Program
- CVE-2020-12038 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-gxv4-cqjv-gg3m · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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