Buffer overflow in LabVIEW - CVE-2024-4080

Detailed vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the library tdcore_24_1.dll. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted VI file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

How to mitigate CVE-2024-4080

Sources

• https://www.ni.com/en/support/security/available-critical-and-security-updates-for-ni-software/memory-corruption-issues-due-to-improper-length-checks-in-labview.html
• https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-205-03