Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-5023

First published: Tue Aug 06 2013(Updated: )

The ActiveX controls in the HelpAsst component in NI Help Links in National Instruments LabWindows/CVI 2012 SP1 and earlier, LabVIEW 2012 SP1 and earlier, and other products allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service by triggering the display of local .chm files.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NI DIAdem<=2012
National Instruments LabVIEW<=2012
NI LabVIEW<=2012
NI MeasurementStudio<=2013
NI TestStand<=2012

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-5023?

    CVE-2013-5023 is classified as a vulnerability that can lead to a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-5023?

    To mitigate CVE-2013-5023, upgrade to the latest version of the affected National Instruments software.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2013-5023?

    CVE-2013-5023 affects NI DIAdem, NI LabVIEW, Ni LabWindows, Ni Measurement Studio, and Ni TestStand versions prior to 2012 or 2013.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2013-5023 enable?

    CVE-2013-5023 enables remote attackers to trigger a denial of service by displaying local .chm files.

  • What components are involved in CVE-2013-5023?

    CVE-2013-5023 involves the ActiveX controls in the HelpAsst component.

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