The vulnerability of the embedded software on FANUC 32i numerical control machines allows a malicious individual to disrupt the TCP/IP stack’s operation and cause malfunctions during maintenance.

The software of FANUC 32i numerical control machines contains a vulnerability that makes the software vulnerable to “Smurf” attacks. Exploiting this vulnerability allows a malicious individual to disrupt the TCP/IP stack by sending specially crafted ICMP packets, thereby causing system failures...