What is the severity of CVE-2024-6638?

CVE-2024-6638 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause an infinite loop.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6638?

To mitigate CVE-2024-6638, users should update to a version of LabVIEW released after 2024 Q1 that addresses this vulnerability.

What types of files are involved in the CVE-2024-6638 vulnerability?

CVE-2024-6638 specifically involves TDMS files in LabVIEW.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-6638?

Users of National Instruments LabVIEW versions 2024 Q1 and prior are affected by CVE-2024-6638.

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2024-6638?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-6638 can result in an infinite loop, potentially leading to denial of service.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-6638

medium

5.5

CWE

190 20

EPSS

0.043%

22/7/2024

1/8/2024

CVE-2024-6638: Integer Overflow Vulnerability Reading TDMS Files in LabVIEW

First published: Mon Jul 22 2024(Updated: )

An integer overflow vulnerability due to improper input validation when reading TDMS files in LabVIEW may result in an infinite loop. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to provide a user with a specially crafted TDMS file. This vulnerability affects LabVIEW 2024 Q1 and prior versions.

Credit: security@ni.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
National Instruments LabVIEW	<2024 Q1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6638?
CVE-2024-6638 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause an infinite loop.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6638?
To mitigate CVE-2024-6638, users should update to a version of LabVIEW released after 2024 Q1 that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of files are involved in the CVE-2024-6638 vulnerability?
CVE-2024-6638 specifically involves TDMS files in LabVIEW.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-6638?
Users of National Instruments LabVIEW versions 2024 Q1 and prior are affected by CVE-2024-6638.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2024-6638?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-6638 can result in an infinite loop, potentially leading to denial of service.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6638?
CVE-2024-6638 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause an infinite loop.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6638?
To mitigate CVE-2024-6638, users should update to a version of LabVIEW released after 2024 Q1 that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of files are involved in the CVE-2024-6638 vulnerability?
CVE-2024-6638 specifically involves TDMS files in LabVIEW.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-6638?
Users of National Instruments LabVIEW versions 2024 Q1 and prior are affected by CVE-2024-6638.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2024-6638?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-6638 can result in an infinite loop, potentially leading to denial of service.