Description Preview
Wind River VxWorks versions 6.6 through 6.9 contain a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in the DHCP client component. This vulnerability, identified as a heap overflow, occurs during the parsing of DHCP Offer/ACK messages inside the `ipdhcpc` module. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
Overview
- CVE ID: CVE-2019-12257
- Affected Products: Wind River VxWorks versions 6.6 through 6.9
- Vulnerability Type: Buffer Overflow
- Impact: Potential for arbitrary code execution or denial of service due to heap overflow during DHCP message parsing.
Remediation
Users of Wind River VxWorks versions 6.6 through 6.9 should apply the latest patches provided by Wind River to mitigate this vulnerability. It is recommended to review the security notices and advisories from Wind River and other relevant vendors to ensure that systems are updated and protected against this vulnerability.
References
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- ManufacturingManufacturing: Medium
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance: Medium
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration: Medium
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services: Low
- Retail TradeRetail Trade: Low
- UtilitiesUtilities: Low
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing: Low
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting: Low
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration): Low
- MiningMining: Low
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services: Low
- InformationInformation: Low
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation: Low
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance: Low
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises: Low
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services: Low
- ConstructionConstruction: Low
- Educational ServicesEducational Services: Low
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing: Low
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade: Low
