cwe-476

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The cwe-476 tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about NULL pointer dereference vulnerabilities, a common weakness in software that can lead to crashes or denial of service. Content under this tag includes analysis of industrial control system vulnerabilities, such as CVE-2025-9166 affecting Rockwell Automation ControlLogix 5580 controllers, where a NULL pointer dereference in firmware version 35.013 can cause a major nonrecoverable fault. The tag also explores related security advisories, patch management strategies, and the broader implications of CWE-476 for system reliability and security in enterprise and industrial environments.
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    ControlLogix 5580 35.013 NULL Pointer Dereference: Patch to 35.014 (CVE-2025-9166)

    Rockwell Automation’s ControlLogix 5580 family has a newly republished advisory that raises the alarm for industrial operators: a remotely exploitable NULL pointer dereference in firmware version 35.013 can force a major nonrecoverable fault (MNRF) on affected controllers, producing a...
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