Input validation error in VxWorks



Published: 2013-03-20 | Updated: 2020-08-11
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2013-0715
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Wind River Systems, Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU42978

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 1.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

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

External links

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


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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