Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Diagnostics Viewer '.ftd' File Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:48962

Info

Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Diagnostics Viewer '.ftd' File Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 48962
Class: Unknown
CVE: CVE-2011-2957
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Aug 02 2011 12:00AM
Updated: Aug 02 2011 12:00AM
Credit: Billy Rios and Terry McCorkle.
Vulnerable: Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Diagnostics Viewer 2.10.00
Not Vulnerable: Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Diagnostics Viewer 2.30.00

Discussion

Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Diagnostics Viewer '.ftd' File Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Diagnostics Viewer is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting victim to use a malicious '.ftd' configuration file.

Successful exploits will result in the execution of arbitrary code in the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts may result in a denial-of-service condition.

Versions prior to FactoryTalk Diagnostics Viewer 2.30.00 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Diagnostics Viewer '.ftd' File Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Diagnostics Viewer '.ftd' File Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Vendor updates are available. Please contact the vendor for more information.

References

Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Diagnostics Viewer '.ftd' File Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

References:

© CVE.report 2026

Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. It is the responsibility of user to evaluate the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information, opinion, advice or other content. EACH USER WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY consequences of his or her direct or indirect use of this web site. ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. This site will NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT or any other kind of loss.

CVE, CWE, and OVAL are registred trademarks of The MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. This site includes MITRE data granted under the following license.

Free CVE JSON API cve.report/api

CVE.report and Source URL Uptime Status status.cve.report