CVE-2024-4079: Out of Bounds Read Due to Missing Bounds Check in LabVIEW

Published Jul 23, 2024
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Updated

An out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check in LabVIEW may disclose information or result in arbitrary code execution. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to provide a user with a specially crafted VI. This vulnerability affects LabVIEW 2024 Q1 and prior versions.

Affected Software

9 affected components
NI LabVIEW<=2020
NI LabVIEW=2021
NI LabVIEW=2021-sp1
NI LabVIEW=2022-q1
NI LabVIEW=2022-q3
NI LabVIEW=2023-q1
NI LabVIEW=2023-q3
NI LabVIEW=2023-q3_patch2
NI LabVIEW=2024-q1

Event History

Jul 23, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4079?

CVE-2024-4079 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-4079?

To fix CVE-2024-4079, update to the latest version of LabVIEW that resolves the out of bounds read issue.

3

What versions of LabVIEW are affected by CVE-2024-4079?

CVE-2024-4079 affects LabVIEW 2024 Q1 and all prior versions.

4

What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2024-4079?

An attacker can potentially disclose sensitive information or execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

5

What is the cause of CVE-2024-4079?

CVE-2024-4079 is caused by a missing bounds check that allows for an out of bounds read.

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