CVE-2013-5023: Medium severity ni diadem vulnerability

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2013-5023?

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

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-5023?

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

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: What components are involved in CVE-2013-5023?

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

Published Aug 6, 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.

Affected Software

5 affected components

NI Diadem<=2012

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

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?