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CVE-2012-6437 Detail

Current Description

The device does not properly authenticate users and the potential exists for a remote user to upload a new firmware image to the Ethernet card, whether it is a corrupt or legitimate firmware image. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could cause loss of availability, integrity, and confidentiality and a disruption in communications with other connected devices. Rockwell Automation EtherNet/IP products; 1756-ENBT, 1756-EWEB, 1768-ENBT, and 1768-EWEB communication modules; CompactLogix L32E and L35E controllers; 1788-ENBT FLEXLogix adapter; 1794-AENTR FLEX I/O EtherNet/IP adapter; ControlLogix 18 and earlier; CompactLogix 18 and earlier; GuardLogix 18 and earlier; SoftLogix 18 and earlier; CompactLogix controllers 19 and earlier; SoftLogix controllers 19 and earlier; ControlLogix controllers 20 and earlier; GuardLogix controllers 20 and earlier; and MicroLogix 1100 and 1400


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URL Source(s) Tag(s)
http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/54102 ICS-CERT
http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-13-011-03.pdf CVE US Government Resource 
https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/470154 ICS-CERT
https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/aid/470155 ICS-CERT
https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/aid/470156 ICS-CERT
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-13-011-03 ICS-CERT

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-287 Improper Authentication cwe source acceptance level NIST   ICS-CERT  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2012-6437
NVD Published Date:
01/24/2013
NVD Last Modified:
06/30/2025
Source:
ICS-CERT