#VU94735 Buffer overflow in LabVIEW - CVE-2024-4080

Vulnerability identifier: #VU94735

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/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-2024-4080

CWE-ID: CWE-119

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 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

LabVIEW: 2020 - 2024 Q1

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External links
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

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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.