Vulnerability Description
Labcenter Electronics Proteus PDSPRJ File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Labcenter Electronics Proteus. 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 processing of PDSPRJ 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 buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-25719.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Labcenter | Proteus | 8.17 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-256/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-5494?
CVE-2026-5494 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Labcenter Electronics Proteus PDSPRJ File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installation...
How severe is CVE-2026-5494?
CVE-2026-5494 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-2026-5494?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Labcenter Proteus.