CVE-2025-11044
mediumpriority · track · 0EPSS 0.004 · 31 %ileCHEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-28
An Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling vulnerability in the ANSL-Server component of B&R Automation Runtime versions prior to 6.5 and prior to R4.93 could be exploited by an unauthenti-cated attacker on the network to win a race condition, resulting in permanent denial-of-service (DoS) conditions on affected devices.
remediations
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A vendor fix is available.
- FixedAutomation Runtimeabb_psirt
The problem is corrected in the following product versions: - Automation Runtime 6 versions >= 6.5 - Automation Runtime 4 versions >= R4.93 B&R recommends that customers apply the update at earliest convenience. The process to install updates is described in the user manual. The step to identify the installed product version is described in the user manual.
- FixedAutomation Runtimecisa_csaf_ot
The problem is corrected in the following product versions: - Automation Runtime 6 versions >= 6.5 - Automation Runtime 4 versions >= R4.93 B&R recommends that customers apply the update at earliest convenience. The process to install updates is described in the user manual. The step to identify the installed product version is described in the user manual.
- MitigationAutomation Runtimeabb_psirt
The vulnerability cannot be exploited on all devices or across all customer applications. Extensive investigations by B&R have determined that shorter cycle times in customer projects increase the likelihood of potential exploitation. For customers unable to transition to a patched version, adjusting their application configuration to longer cycle times may therefore be considered as a mitigating measure. B&R Automation Runtime is designed to be operated on Level 1 of the ABB ICS Cyber Security Reference Architecture. Exploitation of the vulnerability from outside Level 1 would require an attacker to bypass the Control Network Firewall. Limiting the maximum data traffic and the maximum number of concurrent connections to the ANSL server of Automation Runtime on the Control Network Firewall, shall be considered to mitigate this vulnerability. B&R further recommends, in alignment with its Defense in Depth for B&R Products guidelines, that customers: - Test the maximum load capacity of their application under Automation Runtime before commissioning. - Restrict the permitted data traffic to the device via the Control Network Firewall to no more than 80% of the measured peak traffic value. Refer to section “General security recommendations” for further advise on how to keep your system secure.
- MitigationAutomation Runtimecisa_csaf_ot
The vulnerability cannot be exploited on all devices or across all customer applications. Extensive investigations by B&R have determined that shorter cycle times in customer projects increase the likelihood of potential exploitation. For customers unable to transition to a patched version, adjusting their application configuration to longer cycle times may therefore be considered as a mitigating measure. B&R Automation Runtime is designed to be operated on Level 1 of the ABB ICS Cyber Security Reference Architecture. Exploitation of the vulnerability from outside Level 1 would require an attacker to bypass the Control Network Firewall. Limiting the maximum data traffic and the maximum number of concurrent connections to the ANSL server of Automation Runtime on the Control Network Firewall, shall be considered to mitigate this vulnerability. B&R further recommends, in alignment with its Defense in Depth for B&R Products guidelines, that customers: - Test the maximum load capacity of their application under Automation Runtime before commissioning. - Restrict the permitted data traffic to the device via the Control Network Firewall to no more than 80% of the measured peak traffic value. Refer to section “General security recommendations” for further advise on how to keep your system secure.
cvss
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base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · medium–high · 6.3–8.9
ssvc
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affected products (14)
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advisories (2)
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- SA25P005B&R Automation Runtime Improper Handling of Flooding conditions on ANSL Server2026-01-19csaf · abb_psirtCH
ABB became aware of vulnerability in the product versions listed as affected in the advisory. An update is available that resolves a vulnerability. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could cause the product to stop.
- ICSA-26-125-03ABB B&R Automation Runtime2026-01-19icsa · cisa_csaf_otUS
ABB became aware of vulnerability in the product versions listed as affected in the advisory. An update is available that resolves a vulnerability. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could cause the product to stop.
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references (4)
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