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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2021.2345
Advisory (icsa-21-189-01) Rockwell Automation MicroLogix 1100
9 July 2021
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Rockwell Automation MicroLogix 1100
Publisher: ICS-CERT
Operating System: Network Appliance
Impact/Access: Denial of Service -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution: Mitigation
CVE Names: CVE-2021-33012
Original Bulletin:
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-189-01
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ICS Advisory (ICSA-21-189-01)
Rockwell Automation MicroLogix 1100
Original release date: July 08, 2021
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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
o CVSS v3 8.6
o ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low attack complexity
o Vendor: Rockwell Automation
o Equipment: MicroLogix 1100
o Vulnerability: Improper Input Validation
2. RISK EVALUATION
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to create
a denial-of-service condition.
3. TECHNICAL DETAILS
3.1 AFFECTED PRODUCTS
Rockwell Automation reports the vulnerability affects the following products:
o MicroLogix 1100: All versions
3.2 VULNERABILITY OVERVIEW
3.2.1 IMPROPER INPUT VALIDATION CWE-20
A remote, unauthenticated attacker sending specially crafted commands could
cause the PLC to fault when the controller is switched to RUN mode, which
results in a denial-of-service condition. If successfully exploited, this
vulnerability will cause the controller to fault when the controller is
switched to RUN mode.
CVE-2021-33012 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3 base score of
8.6 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is ( AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/
C:N/I:N/A:H ).
3.3 BACKGROUND
o CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS: Chemical, Critical Manufacturing, Food and
Agriculture, Water and Wastewater Systems
o COUNTRIES/AREAS DEPLOYED: Worldwide
o COMPANY HEADQUARTERS LOCATION: United States
3.4 RESEARCHER
Beau Taub of Bayshore Networks reported this vulnerability to Rockwell
Automation.
4. MITIGATIONS
A controller in this fault state can be recovered by downloading a new project
or an offline copy of the project to the controller. Rockwell Automation
recommends users set the controller switch to RUN mode to prevent remote
programming. Users are encouraged to have a backup copy of the project in the
case it is necessary to recover from an event. Rockwell Automation also
recommends users should consider migrating to the Micro870 controller.
Rockwell automation recommends the following general security guidelines:
o Utilize proper network infrastructure controls, such as firewalls, to help
ensure EtherNet/IP traffic from unauthorized sources are blocked.
o Consult the product documentation for specific features, such as a hardware
mode switch setting, to which may be used to block unauthorized changes,
etc.
o Block all traffic to EtherNet/IP or other CIP protocol-based devices from
outside the Manufacturing Zone by blocking or restricting access to TCP and
UDP Port 2222 and Port 44818 using proper network infrastructure controls,
such as firewalls, UTM devices, or other security appliances. For more
information on TCP/UDP ports used by Rockwell Automation Products, see
Knowledge Base Article BF7490
o Use trusted software, software patches, antivirus/antimalware programs and
interact only with trusted websites and attachments.
o Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems and
ensure they are not accessible from the Internet. For further information
about the risks of unprotected Internet accessible control systems, please
see Knowledgebase Article PN715
o Locate control system networks and devices behind firewalls and isolate
them from the business network.
o When remote access is required, use secure methods, such as virtual private
networks (VPNs), recognizing that VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should
be updated to the most current version available. Also recognize that VPN
is only as secure as the connected devices.
Rockwell Automation users can refer to the Converged Plantwide Ethernet (CPwE)
Design and Implementation Guide for best practices for deploying network
segmentation and broader defense in depth strategies. Users can also refer to
the Rockwell Automation System Security Design Guidelines on how to use
Rockwell Automation products to improve the security of their industrial
automation systems.
For more information see Rockwell Automation's Security advisory (Login
required).
CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk
assessment prior to deploying defensive measures.
CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices
on the ICS webpage on us-cert.cisa.gov . Several recommended practices are
available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control
Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies .
Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available
on the ICS webpage on us-cert.cisa.gov in the Technical Information Paper,
ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation
Strategies .
Organizations observing any suspected malicious activity should follow their
established internal procedures and report their findings to CISA for tracking
and correlation against other incidents.
No known public exploits specifically target this vulnerability.
For any questions related to this report, please contact the CISA at:
Email: CISAservicedesk@cisa.dhs.gov
Toll Free: 1-888-282-0870
CISA continuously strives to improve its products and services. You can help by
choosing one of the links below to provide feedback about this product.
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