How severe is CVE-2017-6024?

CVE-2017-6024 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-6024 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6024?

CVE-2017-6024 primarily affects Rockwellautomation Compactlogix 5380 Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6024?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-6024 published?

CVE-2017-6024 was published on 2017-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6024

CVE-2017-6024 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Compactlogix 5380 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-400.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v2: 7.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Rockwellautomation Compactlogix 5380 Firmware
Published: 2017-05-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Resource Exhaustion issue was discovered in Rockwell Automation ControlLogix 5580 controllers V28.011, V28.012, and V28.013; ControlLogix 5580 controllers V29.011; CompactLogix 5380 controllers V28.011; and CompactLogix 5380 controllers V29.011. This vulnerability may allow an attacker to cause a denial of service condition by sending a series of specific CIP-based commands to the controller.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6024?: A Resource Exhaustion issue was discovered in Rockwell Automation ControlLogix 5580 controllers V28.011, V28.012, and V28.013; ControlLogix 5580 controllers V29.011; CompactLogix 5380 controllers V28.011; and CompactLogix 5380 controllers V29.011. This vulnerability may allow an attacker to cause a denial of service condition by sending a series of specific CIP-based commands to the controller.
How severe is CVE-2017-6024?: CVE-2017-6024 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-6024 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6024?: CVE-2017-6024 primarily affects Rockwellautomation Compactlogix 5380 Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6024?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-6024 published?: CVE-2017-6024 was published on 2017-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:rockwellautomation:compactlogix_5380_firmware:v28.011:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:rockwellautomation:compactlogix_5380_firmware:v29.011:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:rockwellautomation:controllogix_5580_firmware:v28.011:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:rockwellautomation:controllogix_5580_firmware:v28.012:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:rockwellautomation:controllogix_5580_firmware:v28.013:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:rockwellautomation:controllogix_5580_firmware:v29.011:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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