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VxWorks Debugging Service Security-Bypass Vulnerability
Information
Severity
Severity
Critical
Family
Family
General
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
10.0
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Solution Type
Solution Type
Vendor Wont Fix
Created
Created
12 years ago
Modified
Modified
5 years ago
Summary
VxWorks is prone to a remote security-bypass vulnerability. Successful exploits will allow remote attackers to perform debugging tasks on the vulnerable device. The issue affects multiple products from multiple vendors that ship with the VxWorks operating system.
Solution
Solution
No known solution was made available for at least one year since the disclosure of this vulnerability. Likely none will be provided anymore. General solution options are to upgrade to a newer release, disable respective features, remove the product or replace the product by another one.