CVE-2013-5022: Path Traversal

Published Aug 6, 2013
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Updated

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the 3D Graph ActiveX control in cw3dgrph.ocx in National Instruments LabWindows/CVI 2012 SP1 and earlier, LabVIEW 2012 SP1 and earlier, and other products allows remote attackers to create and execute arbitrary files via a full pathname in an argument to the ExportStyle method, in conjunction with file content in the (1) Caption or (2) FormatString property value.

Affected Software

4 affected components
NI LabVIEW<=2012
NI LabWindows<=2012
NI Measurementstudio<=2013
NI Teststand<=2012

Event History

Aug 6, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-5022?

CVE-2013-5022 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-5022?

The fix for CVE-2013-5022 involves upgrading to a patched version of the affected software, specifically versions later than LabWindows/CVI 2012 SP1, LabVIEW 2012 SP1, and the respective versions of Measurement Studio and TestStand.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5022?

CVE-2013-5022 affects National Instruments LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Measurement Studio, and TestStand versions up to and including 2012 SP1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-5022?

CVE-2013-5022 is an absolute path traversal vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary files.

5

Can CVE-2013-5022 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2013-5022 can be exploited remotely by attackers who can manipulate input to the vulnerable ActiveX control.

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