#VU87478 Out-of-bounds write in LabVIEW


Published: 2024-03-13

Vulnerability identifier: #VU87478

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23610

CWE-ID: CWE-787

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
LabVIEW
Universal components / Libraries / Scripting languages

Vendor: National Instruments

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the parsing of VI files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

LabVIEW: 2024 Q1


External links
http://www.ni.com/en/support/security/available-critical-and-security-updates-for-ni-software/out-of-bounds-write-due-to-missing-bounds-check-in-labview.html
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-287/


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.


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