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The arena simulation tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Rockwell Arena Simulation software, including security vulnerabilities and updates. Recent content highlights a stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-2025-11918) in Arena versions 16.20.10 and earlier, triggered by malicious DOE files, which could allow arbitrary code execution. The fix is Arena 16.20.11. Arena Simulation is a discrete-event modeling tool used in manufacturing, logistics, and operations research, typically running on Windows. Topics include patching, security advisories, and software maintenance for enterprise environments.
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    Rockwell Arena CVE-2025-11918: Local DOE File Overflow Fix 16.20.11

    Rockwell Automation has disclosed a stack‑based buffer overflow in Arena® Simulation that can be triggered when the product parses a malicious DOE file, allowing a local user who opens that file to potentially execute arbitrary code — affected installs are Arena version 16.20.10 and earlier, and...