CVE-2025-6033: circuit design Memory Corruption — Fix

Description

There is a memory corruption vulnerability due to an out of bounds write in XML_Serialize() when using SymbolEditor in NI Circuit Design Suite. This vulnerability may result in information disclosure or arbitrary code execution. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to get a user to open a specially crafted .sym file. This vulnerability affects NI Circuit Design Suite 14.3.1 and prior versions.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ni	circuit_design_suite	< 14.3.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ni.com/en/support/security/available-critical-and-security-updates-for-ni-software/improper-input-validation-causes-memory-corruption-vulnerabilities-in-circuit-design-suite.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-6033? +

There is a memory corruption vulnerability due to an out of bounds write in XML_Serialize() when using SymbolEditor in NI Circuit Design Suite. This vulnerability may result in information disclosure or arbitrary code execution. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to get a user to open a specially crafted .sym file. This vulnerability affects NI Circuit Design Suite 14.3.1 and prior versions. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-6033? +

CVE-2025-6033 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-6033? +

CVE-2025-6033 affects products from ni, specifically: circuit_design_suite. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-6033? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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