Deserialization of Untrusted Data in NI G Web Development

1) Deserialization of Untrusted Data

EUVDB-ID: #VU105959

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-12742

CWE-ID: CWE-502 - Deserialization of Untrusted Data

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure input validation when processing serialized data. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted GWEBPROJECT file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

G Web Development Software: 2022 Q3

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:national_instruments:g_web_development_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:national_instruments:g_web_development_software:2022:Q3:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.ni.com/en/support/security/available-critical-and-security-updates-for-ni-software/deserialization-of-untrusted-data-vulnerability-in-ni-g-web-deve.html
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-128/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.