Input validation error in VxWorks

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU42978

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-0715

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote #AU# to perform service disruption.

The WebCLI component in Wind River VxWorks 5.5 through 6.9 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (CLI session crash) via a crafted command string.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VxWorks: 6.5 - 6.9

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:wind_river_systems:vxworks:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:wind_river_systems:vxworks:6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:wind_river_systems:vxworks:6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-13-091-01
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN65923092/995359/index.html
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN65923092/index.html
https://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2013-000022

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.