CVE-2025-57777: Digilent DASYLab · Improper Validation of Specified Index, Position, or Offset in Input
Affects Digilent DASYLabSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 19% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 2 Sep 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Digilent DASYLab | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Implement strict file handling policies: Restrict the opening of DSB files to trusted sources only and educate users on the risks of opening unsolicited or unexpected files. 2. Employ network-level controls: Use email and web filtering to block or quarantine suspicious DSB files and attachments. 3. Utilize application whitelisting and sandboxing: Run DASYLab in a controlled environment to limit the impact of potential exploitation. 4. Monitor and audit usage: Track DASYLab file openings and monitor for anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. 5. Maintain up-to-date backups: Ensure critical data and configurations are backed up regularly to enable recovery in case of compromise. 6. Engage with Digilent for updates: Monitor vendor communications for patches or mitigations and apply them promptly once available. 7. Consider compensating controls: If feasible, isolate systems running DASYLab from internet access or untrusted networks to reduce exposure. 8. Conduct user awareness training focused on spear-phishing and social engineering tactics relevant to this vulnerability.
Description
There is an out of bounds write vulnerability due to improper bounds checking in displ2.dll when parsing a DSB file with Digilent DASYLab. This vulnerability may result in arbitrary code execution. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to get a user to open a specially crafted DSB file. The vulnerability affects all versions of DASYLab.