CVE-2013-5023

Name: CVE-2013-5023
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-08-06T20:55:05.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.32%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-5023 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.32%

67.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ni	Diadem	<= 2012
Ni	Labview	<= 2012
Ni	Labwindows	<= 2012
Ni	Measurementstudio	<= 2013
Ni	Teststand	<= 2012

References

http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/E6BC4F119D49A97A86257BD3004FE019?OpenDocumentVendor Advisory
http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/websearch/507DEC9DA57A708186257B3600512623?OpenDocumentVendor Advisory
http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/websearch/5C87A3AA7300868986257B3600501FE6?OpenDocumentVendor Advisory
http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/E6BC4F119D49A97A86257BD3004FE019?OpenDocumentVendor Advisory
http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/websearch/507DEC9DA57A708186257B3600512623?OpenDocumentVendor Advisory
http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/websearch/5C87A3AA7300868986257B3600501FE6?OpenDocumentVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 6, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-5023?

How severe is CVE-2013-5023?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-5023 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5023?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST