CVE-2025-57778
📋 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 social engineering to deliver malicious DSB file. No public exploit code available at this time.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check NI security advisory for specific patched versions
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
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
- Run DASYLab with minimal user privileges to limit impact of exploitation
- Implement application whitelisting to prevent unauthorized code execution
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check DASYLab version against patched versions in NI advisoryCheck Version:
Check Help > About in DASYLab applicationVerify Fix Applied:
Verify DASYLab version matches or exceeds patched version from advisory📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Application crashes from DASYLab
- Unusual process execution following DSB file opening
Network Indicators:
- Outbound connections from DASYLab process to unknown destinations
SIEM Query:
Process Creation where Image contains 'dasylab' AND CommandLine contains '.dsb'