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

Published Jul 22, 2024
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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.

Affected Software

14 affected components
NI LabVIEW<=2021
NI LabVIEW=2022-q1
NI LabVIEW=2022-q3
NI LabVIEW=2022-q3_patch1
NI LabVIEW=2022-q3_patch2
NI LabVIEW=2023-q1
NI LabVIEW=2023-q3
NI LabVIEW=2023-q3_patch1
NI LabVIEW=2023-q3_patch2
NI LabVIEW=2023-q3_patch3
NI LabVIEW=2023-q3_patch4
NI LabVIEW=2024-q1
NI LabVIEW=2024-q1_patch1
National Instruments LabVIEW<2024 Q1

Event History

Jul 22, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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

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

4

Who is affected by CVE-2024-6638?

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

5

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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