ZDI-26-438: Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation DOE File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-6071.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-6071 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation caused by an out-of-bounds write during DOE file parsing. The vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of user-supplied data, enabling attackers to write past the end of an allocated object. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as opening a crafted file or visiting a malicious page, allowing arbitrary code execution in the context of the current process. Rockwell Automation has issued a patch to fix this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the affected application process. This can lead to full compromise of the affected system or application. The vulnerability requires user interaction but has a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Rockwell Automation has released an official update that corrects this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the provided update promptly to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patch.
ZDI-26-438: Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation DOE File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-6071.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-6071 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation caused by an out-of-bounds write during DOE file parsing. The vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of user-supplied data, enabling attackers to write past the end of an allocated object. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as opening a crafted file or visiting a malicious page, allowing arbitrary code execution in the context of the current process. Rockwell Automation has issued a patch to fix this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the affected application process. This can lead to full compromise of the affected system or application. The vulnerability requires user interaction but has a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Rockwell Automation has released an official update that corrects this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the provided update promptly to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patch.
Technical Details
- Article Source
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Threat ID: 6a58fe6468715ace43485b55
Added to database: 07/16/2026, 15:53:08 UTC
Last enriched: 07/16/2026, 15:54:14 UTC
Last updated: 07/16/2026, 18:17:25 UTC
Views: 4
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