CVE-2026-0957: CWE-787 Out-of-bounds write in Digilent DASYLab
CVE-2026-0957 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Digilent DASYLab caused by an out-of-bounds write when loading a corrupted file. Exploitation requires user interaction to open a maliciously crafted file. Successful exploitation can lead to information disclosure or arbitrary code execution. This affects all versions of DASYLab. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-0957) involves an out-of-bounds write (CWE-787) in Digilent DASYLab triggered by loading a corrupted file. The flaw allows memory corruption that may result in information disclosure or arbitrary code execution. Exploitation requires a user to open a specially crafted file, indicating a local attack vector with user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with low attack complexity and no privileges required.
Potential Impact
If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code or disclose sensitive information on the affected system. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability, making it a critical risk for users who open untrusted files in DASYLab. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should avoid opening files from untrusted or unknown sources to prevent exploitation. Monitor official Digilent communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-0957: CWE-787 Out-of-bounds write in Digilent DASYLab
Description
CVE-2026-0957 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Digilent DASYLab caused by an out-of-bounds write when loading a corrupted file. Exploitation requires user interaction to open a maliciously crafted file. Successful exploitation can lead to information disclosure or arbitrary code execution. This affects all versions of DASYLab. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-0957) involves an out-of-bounds write (CWE-787) in Digilent DASYLab triggered by loading a corrupted file. The flaw allows memory corruption that may result in information disclosure or arbitrary code execution. Exploitation requires a user to open a specially crafted file, indicating a local attack vector with user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with low attack complexity and no privileges required.
Potential Impact
If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code or disclose sensitive information on the affected system. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability, making it a critical risk for users who open untrusted files in DASYLab. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should avoid opening files from untrusted or unknown sources to prevent exploitation. Monitor official Digilent communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- NI
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-14T19:16:25.405Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69b422e32f860ef943ee8229
Added to database: 3/13/2026, 2:44:51 PM
Last enriched: 5/26/2026, 8:15:46 PM
Last updated: 6/11/2026, 11:12:38 PM
Views: 136
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