CVE-2023-4601: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in NI System Configuration Software
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-4601 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in ni system_configuration. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 51.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 18-10-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 13-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 version- CVE.orgCNA8.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.68%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
52%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Increase +0.06 pp
From 0.62% on 22-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogs
CISA KEVNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
ENISA CNWNot in the ENISA CNW catalog.
CIRCLNot in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-121Stack-based Buffer OverflowA stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function).
- CWE-787Out-of-bounds WriteThe product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
Affected systems
Ni1 product
- system_configuration≤ 23.5.* | < 2023 | 2023:q2 | 2023:q3
1 vendor · 1 product