Vulnerability Description
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability due to a missing bounds check in the NI I/O Trace Tool may result in arbitrary code execution. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to provide a user with a specially crafted nitrace file. The NI I/O Trace tool is installed as part of the NI System Configuration utilities included with many NI software products. Refer to the NI Security Advisory for identifying the version of NI IO Trace.exe installed. The NI I/O Trace tool was also previously released as NI Spy.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.ni.com/en/support/security/available-critical-and-security-updates-f
- https://www.ni.com/en/support/security/available-critical-and-security-updates-f
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-5602?
CVE-2024-5602 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability due to a missing bounds check in the NI I/O Trace Tool may result in arbitrary code execution. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to provide a us...
How severe is CVE-2024-5602?
CVE-2024-5602 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-5602?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.