CVE-2026-42958
Use After Free in Labcenter Proteus
Description
The application contains a use-after-free vulnerability that can be exploited to cause memory corruption while parsing specially crafted files. This could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
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 3.1 | HIGH | 7d14cffa-0d7d-4270-9dc0-52cabd5a23a6 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 7d14cffa-0d7d-4270-9dc0-52cabd5a23a6 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update software to the latest version.
- Apply relevant security patches promptly.
- Validate file parsing logic carefully.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-42958.
| 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 a use-after-free vulnerability that can be exploited to cause memory corruption while parsing specially crafted files. This could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. 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 CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-416 Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-188-06