CVE-2025-57776
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows arbitrary code execution when a user opens a malicious DSB file in Digilent DASYLab. Attackers can exploit this by tricking users into opening specially crafted files. All DASYLab users are affected regardless of version.
💻 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 persistent backdoor installation.
Likely Case
Local privilege escalation leading to malware installation, data exfiltration, or lateral movement within the network.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if user runs with minimal privileges, though data loss or system instability could still occur.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires social engineering to deliver malicious DSB file. No authentication bypass needed once file is opened.
🛠️ 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 DASYLab update
3. Install the update following vendor instructions
4. Restart the system
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict DSB file execution
windowsBlock execution of DSB files or restrict to trusted sources only
Run with reduced privileges
windowsRun DASYLab with limited user account privileges to reduce impact
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement application whitelisting to block unauthorized DSB files
- Use email/web filtering to block DSB attachments from untrusted sources
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check DASYLab version against patched versions in NI advisoryCheck Version:
Check DASYLab 'About' menu or installation directory propertiesVerify Fix Applied:
Verify DASYLab version matches or exceeds patched version from advisory📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unexpected DASYLab crashes
- DSB file access from unusual locations
- Process creation from DASYLab with unusual parameters
Network Indicators:
- DSB file downloads from untrusted sources
- Outbound connections from DASYLab to suspicious IPs
SIEM Query:
Process: DASYLab.exe AND (FileExtension: .dsb OR CrashEvent)