CVE-2024-6675 Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability in NI VeriStand Project File

High 7.8 Published Updated

Attackers can achieve remote code execution by tricking users into opening a maliciously crafted project file in NI VeriStand.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-6675?

CVE-2024-6675 is a high-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in NI VeriStand, published on 22 Jul 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability exists in NI VeriStand 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 VeriStand 2024 Q2 and prior versions.

Weakness: CWE-502

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-6675?

How do I fix CVE-2024-6675?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-6675 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-2024-6675 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-6675 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-24p4-6wf6-98xx.

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