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CVE-2023-4601: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in NI System Configuration Software

• Severity: critical (CVSS 9.8 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 0.7% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2023-10-18 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-121

Description

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in NI System Configuration that could result in information disclosure and/or arbitrary code execution. Successful exploitation requires that an attacker can provide a specially crafted response. This affects NI System Configuration 2023 Q3 and all previous versions.

Affected products

• NI System Configuration: before 2023; 2023-q2, 2023-q3 — fixed in 2023

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: NI System Configuration 2023. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• https://www.ni.com/en/support/documentation/supplemental/23/stack-based-buffer-overflow-in-ni-system-configuration.html
• https://www.ni.com/en/support/documentation/supplemental/23/stack-based-buffer-overflow-in-ni-system-configuration.html

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