Vulnerability identifier: #VU95789

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-6121

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FlexLogger
Other software / Other software solutions
SystemLink Server
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: National Instruments

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to use of a vulnerable version of Redis within the product installer. A local user can escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FlexLogger: 2023 Q2

SystemLink Server: 2024 Q1

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External links
http://www.ni.com/en/support/security/available-critical-and-security-updates-for-ni-software/ni-systemlink-server-ships-out-of-date-redis-version.html
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1032/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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