CVE-2025-57774
📋 TL;DR
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Digilent DASYLab allows arbitrary code execution when a user opens a malicious DSB file. This affects all versions of DASYLab software. Attackers can exploit this by tricking users into opening specially crafted files.
💻 Affected Systems
- Digilent DASYLab
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full system compromise with attacker gaining the same privileges as the user running DASYLab, potentially leading to data theft, ransomware deployment, or lateral movement.
Likely Case
Local privilege escalation or malware installation on the affected system, with potential data exfiltration.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file execution is blocked or user has minimal privileges, though application crash or denial of service may still occur.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires user interaction to open malicious file. No public exploit code is currently available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check NI security advisory for latest patched version
Vendor Advisory: https://www.ni.com/en/support/security/available-critical-and-security-updates-for-ni-software/memory-corruption-vulnerabilities-in-digilent-dasylab.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Visit the NI security advisory page
2. Download the latest patched version of DASYLab
3. Install the update following vendor instructions
4. Restart the system
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Block DSB file execution
windowsPrevent execution of DSB files through application control or file extension blocking
User awareness training
allTrain users not to open DSB files from untrusted sources
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict user privileges to limit potential damage from exploitation
- Implement application whitelisting to prevent unauthorized program execution
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check DASYLab version against patched versions listed in NI advisoryCheck Version:
Check DASYLab 'About' dialog or installation detailsVerify Fix Applied:
Verify DASYLab version is updated to patched version from NI advisory📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Application crashes from DASYLab
- Unusual file access patterns for DSB files
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected outbound connections after opening DSB files
SIEM Query:
Process creation events for DASYLab followed by suspicious network connections or file writes