CVE-2013-0713: Input Validation
Published Mar 20, 2013
·Updated
IPSSH (aka the SSH server) in Wind River VxWorks 6.5 through 6.9 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon outage) via a crafted pty request.
Affected Software
5 affected components
Windriver Vxworks=6.5
Windriver Vxworks=6.6
Windriver Vxworks=6.7
Windriver Vxworks=6.8
Windriver Vxworks=6.9
Event History
Mar 20, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2013-0713?
CVE-2013-0713 is classified as having a high severity due to its potential to cause denial of service for remote authenticated users.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-0713?
To mitigate CVE-2013-0713, upgrade Wind River VxWorks software to a version that is not affected, if available.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2013-0713?
CVE-2013-0713 affects Wind River VxWorks versions 6.5 through 6.9.
4
What kind of attack does CVE-2013-0713 facilitate?
CVE-2013-0713 allows remote authenticated users to create a denial of service through a crafted pty request.
5
Is CVE-2013-0713 exploitable from external networks?
CVE-2013-0713 requires remote authenticated access, making it exploitable primarily within internal networks.