CVE-2026-42953
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.
INFO
Published Date :
July 7, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 7, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 7d14cffa-0d7d-4270-9dc0-52cabd5a23a6 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply vendor security patches immediately.
- Implement strict bounds checking on memory operations.
- Sanitize all external input data.
- Review and test memory management code.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
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CVE-2026-42953.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-188-06 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Labcenter', 'product': 'Proteus', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '9.1_SP4_Build-42914'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-787 Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-188-06