# CVE-2012-0221: The FactoryTalk (FT) RNADiagReceiver service in Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk CPR9 through SR5 and RSLogix 5000 17 through 2

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2012-04-02 · Updated: 2024-09-17

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

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## References

- http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/469937
- http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-088-01.pdf
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36570

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