CVE-2025-7228 INVT VT-Designer PM3 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published 21 Jul 2025 Updated 22 Jul 2025

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious PM3 files in INVT VT-Designer due to an out-of-bounds write flaw.

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-2025-7228?

CVE-2025-7228 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in INVT VT-Designer, published on 21 Jul 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

INVT VT-Designer PM3 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of INVT VT-Designer. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the parsing of PM3 files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated data structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-25571.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-7228?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Invt Vt Designer.

How do I fix CVE-2025-7228?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-7228 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-2025-7228 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-7228 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-88rw-57m4-229m.