ID:6122 - Exploit for Integer underflow in VxWorks - CVE-2019-12255

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:6122 - Exploit for Integer underflow in VxWorks - CVE-2019-12255

ID:6122 - Exploit for Integer underflow in VxWorks - CVE-2019-12255

Published: June 17, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU19580
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-12255
CWE-ID: CWE-191
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
VxWorks

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer underflow when processing TCP packets with URG-flag set. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted TCP request to the affected system, trigger integer underflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

The vulnerability is fixed for VxWorks 6.9 (version 6.9.4)