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Labcenter Electronics Proteus PDSPRJ File Parsing Error Allows Remote Code Execution
CVE-2026-5493
Summary
A security flaw in Labcenter Electronics Proteus allows hackers to run malicious code on affected computers if a user opens a specially crafted file or visits a malicious website. This could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the computer. To protect yourself, make sure to keep Proteus up to date with the latest security patches.
Original title
Labcenter Electronics Proteus PDSPRJ File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installat...
Original description
Labcenter Electronics Proteus PDSPRJ File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Labcenter Electronics Proteus. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the parsing of PDSPRJ files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-25718.
The specific flaw exists within the parsing of PDSPRJ files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-25718.
nvd CVSS3.0
7.8
Vulnerability type
CWE-787
Out-of-bounds Write
Published: 11 Apr 2026 · Updated: 11 Apr 2026 · First seen: 11 Apr 2026