CVE-2026-5494
Out-of-Bounds Write in Proteus PDSPRJ Files Enables RCE
Publication date: 2026-04-11
Last updated on: 2026-04-27
Assigner: Zero Day Initiative
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| labcenter | proteus | 8.17 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-787 | The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. |
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How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Such a compromise could lead to unauthorized access or modification of sensitive data.
Because of the potential for data breaches or unauthorized data manipulation, organizations using the affected software may face challenges in maintaining compliance with standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require protection of personal and sensitive information.
However, the provided information does not explicitly detail the direct impact on compliance frameworks or specific regulatory requirements.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-5494 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Labcenter Electronics Proteus that occurs during the parsing of PDSPRJ files.
The vulnerability is caused by improper validation of user-supplied data, which leads to an out-of-bounds write past the end of an allocated buffer.
An attacker can exploit this flaw by tricking a user into visiting a malicious webpage or opening a specially crafted PDSPRJ file, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current process.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have severe impacts including unauthorized remote code execution on affected systems.
- An attacker can execute arbitrary code with the same privileges as the current process.
- It can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
- Exploitation requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious webpage.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, avoid opening PDSPRJ files from untrusted or unknown sources and do not visit malicious webpages that may deliver crafted PDSPRJ files.
Ensure that users are aware of the risk and exercise caution when handling files or links related to Labcenter Electronics Proteus.