CVE-2025-30420 Out of Bounds Read in Bitmap::InternalDraw() in NI Circuit Design Suite

High 8.5 Published 15 May 2025 Updated 15 May 2025

An out-of-bounds read in NI Circuit Design Suite allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or disclose information via a crafted .sym file.

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-2025-30420?

CVE-2025-30420 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in NI Circuit Design Suite, published on 15 May 2025. 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

There is a memory corruption vulnerability due to an out of bounds read in Bitmap::InternalDraw() when using the SymbolEditor in NI Circuit Design Suite. This vulnerability may result in information disclosure or arbitrary code execution. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to get a user to open a specially crafted .sym file. This vulnerability affects NI Circuit Design Suite 14.3.0 and prior versions.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-30420?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ni Circuit Design Suite.

How do I fix CVE-2025-30420?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-30420 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-2025-30420 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-30420 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gj5g-vm2w-qcmj.