CVE-2024-12741 Deserialization Of Untrusted Data Vulnerability In NI DAQExpress Project File
Attackers can achieve remote code execution by tricking users into opening a malicious project file in the end-of-life NI DAQExpress application.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-12741?
CVE-2024-12741 is a high-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in NI DAQExpress, published on 18 Dec 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability exists in NI DAQExpress that may result in remote code execution. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to get a user to open a specially crafted project file. This vulnerability affects DAQExpress 5.1 and prior versions. Please note that DAQExpress is an EOL product and will not receive any updates.
Weakness: CWE-502
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-12741?
How do I fix CVE-2024-12741?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-12741 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.
Is CVE-2024-12741 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-12741 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r5wr-pc6q-x28c.