title: AutomationDirect DirectLOGIC with Ethernet Communication Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
description: AutomationDirect DirectLOGIC is vulnerable to a a specially crafted packet can be sent continuously to the PLC to prevent access from DirectSoft and other devices, causing a denial-of-service condition. This issue affects: AutomationDirect DirectLOGIC D0-06 series CPUs D0-06DD1 versions prior to 2.72; D0-06DD2 versions prior to 2.72; D0-06DR versions prior to 2.72; D0-06DA versions prior to 2.72; D0-06AR versions prior to 2.72; D0-06AA versions prior to 2.72; D0-06DD1-D versions prior to 2.72; D0-06DD2-D versions prior to 2.72; D0-06DR-D versions prior to 2.72;
problem types: CWE-400 Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
affected:
{
product: DirectLOGIC D0-06 series CPUs
vendor: AutomationDirect
versions:
lessThan: 2.72, status: affected, version: D0-06DD1, versionType: custom
lessThan: 2.72, status: affected, version: D0-06DD2, versionType: custom
lessThan: 2.72, status: affected, version: D0-06DR, versionType: custom
lessThan: 2.72, status: affected, version: D0-06DA, versionType: custom
lessThan: 2.72, status: affected, version: D0-06AR, versionType: custom
lessThan: 2.72, status: affected, version: D0-06AA, versionType: custom
lessThan: 2.72, status: affected, version: D0-06DD1-D, versionType: custom
lessThan: 2.72, status: affected, version: D0-06DD2-D, versionType: custom
lessThan: 2.72, status: affected, version: D0-06DR-D, versionType: custom
}
metrics:
cvssV3_1: [
attackComplexity: LOW
attackVector: NETWORK
availabilityImpact: HIGH
baseScore: 7.5
baseSeverity: HIGH
confidentialityImpact: NONE
integrityImpact: NONE
privilegesRequired: NONE
scope: UNCHANGED
userInteraction: NONE
vectorString: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
version: 3.1
]
solutions: AutomationDirect recommends users upgrade to firmware Version 2.72 or later for all DL06 CPUs for CVE-2022-2002.
Additional brute force mitigation for password access has also been added. Three incorrect password entries will result in a three hour lock out of password entry. Power cycle will allow subsequent password attempts.
Please see the security network practices below for CVE-2022-2004.
While automation networks and systems have built-in password protection schemes, this is only one step in securing the affected systems. Automation control system networks must incorporate data protection and security measures at least as robust as a typical business computer system. AutomationDirect recommends users of PLCs, HMI products, and other SCADA system products perform independent network security analysis to determine the proper level of security required for the application.
AutomationDirect has identified the specific mitigation actions listed below:
Secure physical access.
Isolate and air gap networks when possible.
Consider some of the AutomationDirect newer PLC families.