SB2017083001 - Remote code execution in National Instruments LabVIEW
Published: August 30, 2017 Updated: September 4, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017083001
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2779)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code execution.The weakness exists in the RSRC segment parsing functionality of LabVIEW due to out-of-bounds write when parsing of virtual instrument (VI) files. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted VI file, trick the victim into opening it, cause a controlled looping condition, trigger arbitrary null write and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.