Overview
The CVE-2025-7848 is a critical security vulnerability that affects NI LabVIEW 2025 Q1 and prior versions. NI LabVIEW is a system-design platform and development environment for a visual programming language from National Instruments. This vulnerability arises due to improper input validation in lvpict.cpp, leading to memory corruption and potentially, arbitrary code execution. The severity of this vulnerability lies in its potential to compromise entire systems or lead to data leakage, posing significant risk to any organization using affected versions of NI LabVIEW.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-7848
Severity: High (CVSS: 7.8)
Attack Vector: Local, Remote
Privileges Required: User
User Interaction: Required
Impact: System compromise, Data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
NI LabVIEW | 2025 Q1 and prior versions
How the Exploit Works
The exploit takes advantage of improper input validation in lvpict.cpp in NI LabVIEW. An attacker crafts a malicious Virtual Instrument (VI) file that, when opened by a user, triggers a memory corruption bug. This can potentially lead to arbitrary code execution, giving the attacker the ability to manipulate the system as per their intent. This could range from injecting malicious code into the system, compromising sensitive data, or even taking control of the entire system.
Conceptual Example Code
In the case of this vulnerability, the attack would be initiated by a specially crafted VI file. Here’s a conceptual example of how the attack might be executed:
# Malicious VI file named 'exploit.vi'
# The file contains code that triggers the memory corruption vulnerability in lvpict.cpp
# User opens the file
open ./exploit.vi
# The malicious code is executed, potentially leading to arbitrary code executionRemember, this is a conceptual example and does not reflect the exact code that would be used in an attack. The actual code would depend on the specific details of the vulnerability and the attacker’s objectives.
How to Mitigate the Vulnerability
Users are strongly recommended to apply the vendor patch as soon as it becomes available. In the meantime, a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can be used as a temporary mitigation measure. These systems can help detect and block malicious activities that attempt to exploit this vulnerability. However, they do not provide a foolproof solution and the vulnerability will remain until a patch is applied.
