CVE-2023-4601 Stack-based Buffer Overflow in NI System Configuration Software
A stack-based buffer overflow in NI System Configuration allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or disclose information via crafted responses.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-4601?
CVE-2023-4601 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in NI System Configuration, published on 18 Oct 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in NI System Configuration that could result in information disclosure and/or arbitrary code execution. Successful exploitation requires that an attacker can provide a specially crafted response. This affects NI System Configuration 2023 Q3 and all previous versions.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-4601?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ni System Configuration.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4601?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-4601 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2023-4601 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-4601 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9r4m-vc45-52hp.