High Β· published December 18, 2025
β‘ A stack-based buffer overflow lurks in NI LabVIEW, but it only strikes if a user opens a corrupted VI file β like a hidden trapdoor that opens unexpectedly! π₯ Think of it like a faulty package delivery system: if the wrong address label is scanned, it can lead to delivering sensitive items to the wrong place. An attacker can exploit this buffer overflow if they trick someone into opening that corrupted file! If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to information disclosure or even allow arbitrary code execution. This means an attacker could potentially run malicious code on the system, putting sensitive data at risk and compromising user safety. The stakes are high, and your users should be cautious!
Think of it like a faulty package delivery system: if the wrong address label is scanned, it can lead to delivering sensitive items to the wrong place. An attacker can exploit this buffer overflow if they trick someone into opening that corrupted file! The stack-based buffer overflow occurs in NI LabVIEW's LVResFile::FindRsrcListEntry() when it parses a corrupted VI file, allowing an attacker to manipulate memory and execute arbitrary code.
If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to information disclosure or even allow arbitrary code execution. This means an attacker could potentially run malicious code on the system, putting sensitive data at risk and compromising user safety. The stakes are high, and your users should be cautious! To mitigate this risk, it is crucial to update NI LabVIEW to the latest version beyond 2025 Q3 (25.3). Educate users on the dangers of opening unknown or suspicious VI files to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability. You've got this! Stay vigilant, keep your systems updated, and you'll protect your environment like a pro! π‘οΈ
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
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| ni/labview | all versions | β |
| ni/labview | all versions | β |
| ni/labview | all versions | β |
| ni/labview | all versions | β |
| ni/labview | all versions | β |
| ni/labview | all versions | β |
| ni/labview | all versions | β |
| ni/labview | all versions | β |
| ni/labview | all versions | β |
| ni/labview | all versions | β |
| ni/labview | all versions | β |
| ni/labview | all versions | β |
| ni/labview | all versions | β |
| ni/labview | all versions | β |
| ni/labview | all versions | β |
| ni/labview | all versions | β |
| ni/labview | all versions | β |
| ni/labview | all versions | β |
| ni/labview | all versions | β |
| ni/labview | all versions | β |
| ni/labview | all versions | β |
| ni/labview | all versions | β |
| ni/labview | all versions | β |
| ni/labview | all versions | β |
| ni/labview | all versions | β |
| ni/labview | all versions | β |
| ni/labview | all versions | β |
| ni/labview | all versions | β |
| ni/labview | all versions | β |
| ni/labview | all versions | β |
| ni/labview | all versions | β |