Incorrect Permission Assignment in the TopoGrafix DataPlugin for GPX

Overview

An incorrect permission assignment in the TopoGrafix DataPlugin for GPX could result in information disclosure.  An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by getting a user to open a specially crafted data file.  

 

This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2023-5136.

Contents

Mitigation Guidance

NI recommends upgrading the TopoGraphix DataPlugin for GPX to fix against this vulnerability.  Refer to the Affected Products section for information on how to get the update.  

Affected Products

Product VersionMitigation
NI DIAdem 2023 Q2 and prior versionsUpgrade to NI DIAdem 2023 Q4 or later or Install TopoGrafix DataPlugin for GPX 2023 Q4   
VeriStand 2023 Q4 and prior versionsInstall TopoGrafix DataPlugin for GPX 2023 Q4
FlexLogger 2023 Q4 and prior versions
The following products are affected only if TopoGrafix DataPlugin for GPX is optionally installed:
  • LabVIEW 2023 Q4 and prior versions
  • SystemLink 2023 Q3 and prior versions
Install TopoGrafix DataPlugin for GPX 2023 Q4

CVSS Score

CVE-2023-5136 – 5.5 - CVSS:3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Further Information

At NI, we view the security of our products as an important part of our commitment to our customers. Go to ni.com/security to stay informed and act upon security alerts and issues.

Acknowledgements

NI would like to thank kimiya working with Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative for reporting this issue and working with us on coordinated disclosure.

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