HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-14022
HIGH

CVE-2017-14022

CWE-20Published: December 23, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An Improper Input Validation issue was discovered in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Alarms and Events, Version 2.90 and earlier. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access to a network with FactoryTalk Alarms and Events can send a specially crafted set of packets packet to Port 403/TCP (the history archiver service), causing the service to either stall or terminate.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-14022 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

rockwellautomation1 product(s)
factorytalk alarms and events
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102114
ADVISORYhttps://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-341-02
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102114
ADVISORYhttps://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-341-02

All References (4)

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102114Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-341-02Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102114Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-341-02Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-14022
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 23, 2017

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2017-14022 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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