CVE-2013-5025: Medium severity ni labview vulnerability
Published Aug 6, 2013
·Updated
An ActiveX control in exlauncher.dll in the Help subsystem in National Instruments LabWindows/CVI before 2013 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by triggering the display of local example files.
Affected Software
6 affected components
NI LabWindows<=2012
NI LabWindows
NI LabWindows=8.5
NI LabWindows=9.0
NI LabWindows=2009
NI LabWindows=2010
Remediation
Event History
Aug 6, 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-2013-5025?
CVE-2013-5025 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability that can be exploited by remote attackers.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-5025?
To fix CVE-2013-5025, upgrade to National Instruments LabWindows/CVI 2013 or later.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2013-5025?
CVE-2013-5025 affects National Instruments LabWindows/CVI versions 2012 and earlier.
4
Can CVE-2013-5025 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-5025 can be exploited remotely by triggering the display of local example files.
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What causes the vulnerability CVE-2013-5025?
CVE-2013-5025 is caused by an ActiveX control in exlauncher.dll in the Help subsystem of LabWindows/CVI.