Vulnerability identifier: #VU42978

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
VxWorks
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Wind River Systems, Inc.

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

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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

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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.