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CVE-2016-6153 ABB CVE debrief

CVE-2016-6153 is a memory corruption vulnerability in SQLite versions before 3.50.2. The vulnerability occurs when the number of aggregate terms exceeds the number of columns available, leading to a potential memory corruption issue. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.9 and a severity of MEDIUM. The CVE was published on 2026-02-18T00:30:00.000Z and last modified on 2026-05-21T06:00:00.000Z. The affected product is ABB B&R Automation Studio, which is a industrial control system. The vulnerability is addressed in B&R Automation Studio 6.5.

Vendor
ABB
Product
B&R Automation Studio
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.9
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-02-18
Original CVE updated
2026-05-21
Advisory published
2026-02-18
Advisory updated
2026-05-21

Who should care

Organizations using ABB B&R Automation Studio versions before 6.5 should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it. Industrial control systems, such as those used in manufacturing and critical infrastructure, are potential targets for attackers. Defenders should prioritize patching and updating vulnerable systems to prevent exploitation.

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in SQLite versions before 3.50.2, where the number of aggregate terms could exceed the number of columns available, leading to a memory corruption issue. The CVSS vector for this vulnerability is CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:O/RC:C. The vulnerability is addressed in B&R Automation Studio 6.5. Defenders should ensure that their systems are updated to the latest version to prevent exploitation.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize patching and updating vulnerable systems to prevent exploitation. This vulnerability has a MEDIUM severity and a CVSS score of 5.9, indicating that it is a moderate risk.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update B&R Automation Studio to version 6.5 or later
  • Implement general security recommendations for industrial control systems
  • Monitor system logs for suspicious activity
  • Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
  • Implement defense-in-depth strategies

Evidence notes

The source item is a CISA CSAF advisory, which provides detailed information about the vulnerability and affected products. The advisory includes a description of the vulnerability, affected products, and recommended actions. The CVE record and NVD detail provide additional information about the vulnerability and its CVSS score.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2016-6153 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2016-6153

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2016-6153 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-6153

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • Source item URL

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsa-26-141-03.json

    cisa_csaf

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://psirt.abb.com/csaf/2026/sa25p007.json

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.br-automation.com/fileadmin/SA25P007-097a386d.pdf

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-141-03

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-alerts/ics-alert-10-301-01

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/ics-recommended-practices

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/topics/industrial-control-systems

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/recommended_practices/NCCIC_ICS-CERT_Defense_in_Depth_2016_S508C.pdf

    Reference

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.