Overview
The cybersecurity vulnerability CVE-2025-59298 affects Delta Electronics DIAScreen software. This vulnerability, due to improper validation of user-supplied files, can allow an attacker to execute code within the context of the current process. The potential impact includes system compromise and data leakage, posing significant risk to the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the affected systems.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-59298
Severity: High (7.8 CVSS score)
Attack Vector: Remote
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Impact: System compromise and potential data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Delta Electronics DIAScreen | All versions prior to patch
How the Exploit Works
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by tricking a user into opening a malicious file. The DIAScreen software lacks proper validation of user-supplied files, which allows the attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current process. This could lead to a full system compromise and potential data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
Below is a hypothetical example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. This is expressed as a shell command that illustrates the use of a malicious file:
# Attacker crafts a malicious file
echo "malicious code" > malicious_file.dias
# The malicious file is sent to the user and opened in DIAScreen
./DIAScreen malicious_file.diasMitigation and Prevention
Users are advised to apply the vendor patch as soon as it becomes available to mitigate the vulnerability. In the meantime, organizations can use a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability. Always be cautious when opening files from untrusted sources, as they may contain malicious code.
