medium
5.5
CWE
190 20
EPSS
0.043%
Advisory Published
Updated

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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
National Instruments LabVIEW<=2021
National Instruments LabVIEW=2022-q1
National Instruments LabVIEW=2022-q3
National Instruments LabVIEW=2022-q3_patch1
National Instruments LabVIEW=2022-q3_patch2
National Instruments LabVIEW=2023-q1
National Instruments LabVIEW=2023-q3
National Instruments LabVIEW=2023-q3_patch1
National Instruments LabVIEW=2023-q3_patch2
National Instruments LabVIEW=2023-q3_patch3
National Instruments LabVIEW=2023-q3_patch4
National Instruments LabVIEW=2024-q1
National Instruments LabVIEW=2024-q1_patch1
NI 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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