CVE-2012-4715

CRITICAL

Buffer overflow in LogReceiver.exe in Rockwell Automation RSLinx Enterprise CPR9, CPR9-SR1, CPR9-SR2, CPR9-SR3, CPR9-SR4, CPR9-SR5, CPR9-SR5.1, and CPR9-SR6 allows remote attackers to cause a denia...

Affects 1 product across 1 vendor.

BCS7.5
CVSS 2.010.0
EPSS7.8%
Percentile94th
PatchPatched
CVSS Vector — Plain English Remotely exploitable over the network, low complexity.
CWE Weakness Definitions
CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within Memory Buffer

Parent class for buffer-related vulnerabilities where operations exceed buffer boundaries.

Related Attack Patterns (CAPEC)
CAPEC-8 Buffer Overflow in an API Call
via CWE-119
CAPEC-9 Buffer Overflow in Local Command-Line Utilities
via CWE-119
CAPEC-10 Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables
via CWE-119
CAPEC-14 Client-side Injection-induced Buffer Overflow
via CWE-119
CAPEC-24 Filter Failure through Buffer Overflow
via CWE-119
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Mapping is CWE-to-CAPEC per MITRE CAPEC 3.9.

◆ SAGE Intelligence — CITED Relevance Research Team

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the LogReceiver.exe component of Rockwell Automation RSLinx Enterprise versions CPR9 through CPR9-SR6. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely via a specially crafted UDP packet, leading to a denial of service or potential execution of arbitrary code. The CVSS score is 10.0, indicating critical severity.

BSID: BS-2013-GLOBAL-092230-C • Model: Qwen/Qwen2.5-72B-Instruct-AWQ • Confidence: HIGH

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-4715?
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the LogReceiver.exe component of Rockwell Automation RSLinx Enterprise versions CPR9 through CPR9-SR6. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely via a specially crafted UDP packet, leading to a denial of service or potential execution of arbitrary code. The CVSS score is 10.0, indicating critical severity.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2012-4715?
CVE-2012-4715 has CVSS 10.0 (Critical). Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS: 7.8%.
Is CVE-2012-4715 actively exploited?
No confirmed active exploitation of CVE-2012-4715 as of 2026-05-30.
How do I remediate CVE-2012-4715?
Priority: HIGH. Advisory: http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/pdf/ICSA-13-095-02.pdf
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-4715?
CVE-2012-4715 affects: Rockwell Automation.
What NERC-CIP standard applies to CVE-2012-4715?
NERC CIP CIP-007 CIP-007-R2: This CVE violates CIP-007-R2 because it involves a critical vulnerability that could allow unauthorized access to or control of electronic security perimeters, which is a requirement for protecting critical cyber assets.
What IEC 62443 requirement maps to CVE-2012-4715?
IEC 62443 SR 7.6: This CVE maps to SR 7.6 because it involves a buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to a denial of service or arbitrary code execution, which is a requirement for ensuring the integrity and availability of industrial control systems.
Vulnerability Details
CVE IDCVE-2012-4715
BSIDBS-2013-GLOBAL-092230-C BreachSpider Global ID
CVSS VectorAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Published2013-04-18
Last Modified2026-04-29
ICS Relevance90%
Weakness (CWE)
Verticals
ICS-OT
SourceNVD
Official Description

Buffer overflow in LogReceiver.exe in Rockwell Automation RSLinx Enterprise CPR9, CPR9-SR1, CPR9-SR2, CPR9-SR3, CPR9-SR4, CPR9-SR5, CPR9-SR5.1, and CPR9-SR6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a UDP packet with a certain integer length value that is (1) too large or (2) too small, leading to improper handling by Logger.dll.

Source: NIST NVD / MITRE CVE Database

Attack Vector Analysis — CITED Relevance

The vulnerability is triggered when a remote attacker sends a UDP packet with an integer length value that is either too large or too small. This causes improper handling by the Logger.dll, resulting in a buffer overflow. The attack vector is network-based, requiring no authentication, and has low complexity.

Exploitation Likelihood: MEDIUM

Affected Products
VendorProductFixed Version
Rockwell Automation Rslinx Enterprise
Remediation
View Vendor Advisory →

Remediation Priority: HIGH

Threat Intelligence
● Threat Intelligence Validated: August 2026 | Threat Age: 4853 Days
CISA KEVNot in KEV catalog
Public ExploitNot confirmed
PoC CodeNot confirmed
● Virtual Patch — CITED Relevance SAGE Engine MEDIUM CONFIDENCE

Implement network segmentation to isolate the affected systems from untrusted networks. Use deep packet inspection (DPI) to monitor and block suspicious UDP traffic directed to the affected components.

No reliable network detection signature exists for this vulnerability class — apply the compensating controls above and the vendor patch. SAGE only publishes a network rule when a concrete on-the-wire signature can be grounded in the advisory.

NERC CIP: CIP-007 CIP-007-R2
This CVE violates CIP-007-R2 because it involves a critical vulnerability that could allow unauthorized access to or control of electronic security perimeters, which is a requirement for protecting critical cyber assets.
IEC 62443: SR 7.6
This CVE maps to SR 7.6 because it involves a buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to a denial of service or arbitrary code execution, which is a requirement for ensuring the integrity and availability of industrial control systems.

Virtual patch generated by CITED Relevance SAGE. Validate in isolated environment before production deployment. Compensating control only - does not replace vendor patch.

SAGE Enrichment Record — provenance & audit hash
ModelQwen/Qwen2.5-72B-Instruct-AWQ
ConfidenceHIGH
Enriched At2026-05-24
SHA-512 Audit Hashee6bd7f72d7dc635695c8f1b87818fee1f80123c92ad9249b8ed8aab830dc5e24d37bafa5b361bbc8a4ce709eabc80a2a4973ec7e95a7c62959377ba4c157fd9
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