CVE-2012-0221
CVE-2012-0221 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Factorytalk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Rockwellautomation Factorytalk
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The FactoryTalk (FT) RNADiagReceiver service in Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk CPR9 through SR5 and RSLogix 5000 17 through 20 does not properly handle the return value from an unspecified function, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service outage) via a crafted packet.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-0221?
- The FactoryTalk (FT) RNADiagReceiver service in Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk CPR9 through SR5 and RSLogix 5000 17 through 20 does not properly handle the return value from an unspecified function, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service outage) via a crafted packet.
- How severe is CVE-2012-0221?
- CVE-2012-0221 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-0221 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-0221?
- CVE-2012-0221 primarily affects Rockwellautomation Factorytalk. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-0221?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-0221 published?
- CVE-2012-0221 was published on 2012-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/469937
- http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-088-01.pdf
Affected products (6)
- cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:factorytalk:cpr9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:factorytalk:cpr9_sr5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:rslogix_5000:17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:rslogix_5000:18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:rslogix_5000:19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:rslogix_5000:20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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