CVE-2023-4601

Name: CVE-2023-4601
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-18T20:15:09.34+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-4601 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.62%

45.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Ni	System Configuration	< 2023	—
Ni	System Configuration	2023	Q2

References

https://www.ni.com/en/support/documentation/supplemental/23/stack-based-buffer-overflow-in-ni-system-configuration.htmlMitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ni.com/en/support/documentation/supplemental/23/stack-based-buffer-overflow-in-ni-system-configuration.htmlMitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 18, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-4601?

How severe is CVE-2023-4601?

CVE-2023-4601 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4601?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST