Vulnerability Description
When RPC is enabled in Wind River VxWorks 6.9 prior to 6.9.1, a specially crafted RPC request can trigger an integer overflow leading to an out-of-bounds memory copy. It may allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Windriver | Vxworks | >= 6.9, < 6.9.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://support2.windriver.com/index.php?page=security-noticesVendor Advisory
- https://www.windriver.com/feeds/wind_river_security_notices.xmlVendor Advisory
- https://support2.windriver.com/index.php?page=security-noticesVendor Advisory
- https://www.windriver.com/feeds/wind_river_security_notices.xmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-9865?
CVE-2019-9865 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). When RPC is enabled in Wind River VxWorks 6.9 prior to 6.9.1, a specially crafted RPC request can trigger an integer overflow leading to an out-of-bounds memory copy. It may allow remote attackers to ...
How severe is CVE-2019-9865?
CVE-2019-9865 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-9865?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Windriver Vxworks.