Input validation error in VxWorks
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2013-0711 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
VxWorks Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Wind River Systems, Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU42974
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2013-0711
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
IPSSH (aka the SSH server) in Wind River VxWorks 6.5 through 6.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon outage) via a crafted authentication request.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsVxWorks: 6.5 - 6.9
External linkshttp://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-13-091-01
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN45545972/995359/index.html
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN45545972/index.html
http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2013-000018
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
