CVE-2020-12038

MEDIUM
5.5
CVSS Score
Published: May 19, 2020 at 09:36 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 02:51 AM UTC
5 products affected across 1 vendorStudio 5000 Logix DesignerRslinxRslinx Enterprise

Using EDS Subsystem, FactoryTalk Linx software (Previously called RSLinx Enterprise), RSLinx Classic, RSNetWorx software, Studio 5000 Logix Designer software by N/A?

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Severity
MEDIUM5.5
Exploit prediction
EPSS 3%

Description

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.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:

References (1)

x_refsource_MISCMitigationPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-140-01

CVSS

Attack Vector
LOCAL
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-119CWE-787

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