CVE-2026-42953: CWE-787 Out-of-bounds write in Labcenter Proteus
The application contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that can be exploited by an attacker to cause the program to write data past the end of an allocated memory buffer. This can lead to arbitrary code execution.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-42953 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Labcenter Proteus 9.1_SP4_Build-42914. The vulnerability enables an attacker to cause the application to write data past the end of an allocated memory buffer, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity and no privileges, but user interaction is required. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. No vendor remediation or patch is currently documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in arbitrary code execution within the context of the vulnerable application, compromising system integrity and potentially allowing an attacker to execute malicious code. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should limit local access to the affected system and avoid untrusted user interactions with the application. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-42953: CWE-787 Out-of-bounds write in Labcenter Proteus
Description
The application contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that can be exploited by an attacker to cause the program to write data past the end of an allocated memory buffer. This can lead to arbitrary code execution.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.4high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-42953 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Labcenter Proteus 9.1_SP4_Build-42914. The vulnerability enables an attacker to cause the application to write data past the end of an allocated memory buffer, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity and no privileges, but user interaction is required. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. No vendor remediation or patch is currently documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in arbitrary code execution within the context of the vulnerable application, compromising system integrity and potentially allowing an attacker to execute malicious code. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should limit local access to the affected system and avoid untrusted user interactions with the application. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- icscert
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-03T15:40:50.751Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a4d7a2ec9d9e3dbe3ec6e89
Added to database: 07/07/2026, 22:14:06 UTC
Last enriched: 07/15/2026, 12:16:21 UTC
Last updated: 08/21/2026, 10:52:10 UTC
Views: 74
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