7.8
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-0711: Input Validation

First published: Wed Mar 20 2013(Updated: )

IPSSH (aka the SSH server) in Wind River VxWorks 6.5 through 6.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon outage) via a crafted authentication request.

Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Wind River VxWorks=6.5
Wind River VxWorks=6.6
Wind River VxWorks=6.7
Wind River VxWorks=6.8
Wind River VxWorks=6.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-0711?

    CVE-2013-0711 has a high severity due to its potential to cause denial of service on affected Wind River VxWorks systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-0711?

    Fixing CVE-2013-0711 involves applying available patches or updates provided by Wind River for affected VxWorks versions.

  • What versions of Wind River VxWorks are affected by CVE-2013-0711?

    CVE-2013-0711 affects Wind River VxWorks versions 6.5 through 6.9.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2013-0711?

    CVE-2013-0711 is a denial of service vulnerability that allows remote attackers to disrupt the SSH server.

  • Who reported CVE-2013-0711?

    CVE-2013-0711 was reported by security researchers and documented in various cybersecurity advisories.

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