CVE-2024-6794 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in NI VeriStand Waveform Streaming Server

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by sending specially crafted messages to the NI VeriStand Waveform Streaming Server.

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-2024-6794?

CVE-2024-6794 is a critical unsafe deserialization vulnerability in NI VeriStand, published on 22 Jul 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability exists in NI VeriStand Waveform Streaming Server that may result in remote code execution. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to send a specially crafted message. These vulnerabilities affect NI VeriStand 2024 Q2 and prior versions.

Weakness: CWE-502

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-6794?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ni Veristand.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6794?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-6794 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-2024-6794 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-6794 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9f65-vvw4-5hh3.

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