{"id":"CVE-2024-6098","state":"PUBLISHED","title":"PTC Kepware ThingWorx Kepware Server Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling","description":"When performing an online tag generation to devices which communicate \nusing the ControlLogix protocol, a machine-in-the-middle, or a device \nthat is not configured correctly, could deliver a response leading to \nunrestricted or unregulated resource allocation. This could cause a \ndenial-of-service condition and crash the Kepware application. 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Additionally, proper adherence to the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ptc.com/support/-/media/support/refdocs/ThingWorx_Kepware_Server/6,-d-,16/secure_deployment_guide_tks.pdf?sc_lang=en&amp;source=search\">Kepware Secure Deployment Guide</a><p> will minimize this threat through accurate configuration and use of the product.</p>\n<p>Please refer to <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/CS423892\">this article (login required)</a></p><p> for specific information on how this risk may be mitigated in your environment.</p>\n<p>If additional questions remain, contact <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://support.ptc.com/apps/case_logger_viewer/cs/auth/ssl/log?\">PTC Technical Support.</a></p>\n\n<br>"}],"value":"PTC recommends users take a defense-in-depth stance with regards to \ntheir manufacturing networks ensuring proper access control is \nmaintained. 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