Vulnerability identifier: #VU82273

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-4601

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Measurement & Automation Explorer
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: National Instruments

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the parsing of response data from devices. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow 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

Measurement & Automation Explorer: 2023 Q3

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External links
http://www.ni.com/en/support/documentation/supplemental/23/stack-based-buffer-overflow-in-ni-system-configuration.html
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1568/

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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.