SB2013032011 - Input validation error in VxWorks



SB2013032011 - Input validation error in VxWorks

Published: March 20, 2013 Updated: August 11, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2013032011
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2013-0714)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

IPSSH (aka the SSH server) in Wind River VxWorks 6.5 through 6.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (daemon hang) via a crafted public-key authentication request.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.