CVE-2025-6034: There is a memory corruption vulnerability due to an out of bounds read in DefaultFontOptions() when using Sym

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-6034?

circuit design suite: upgrade to 14.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-6034 being exploited?

CVE-2025-6034 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-6034 affect?

CVE-2025-6034 affects circuit design suite. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). There is a memory corruption vulnerability due to an out of bounds read in DefaultFontOptions() when using SymbolEditor in NI Circuit Design Suite. This vulnerability may result in information disclosure or arbitrary code execution. Succes

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2025-6034 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting circuit design suite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

There is a memory corruption vulnerability due to an out of bounds read in DefaultFontOptions() 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.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 93%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
Published	2025-09-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): National Instruments · Vendor: ni

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-09-30 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ni circuit design suite UPGRADE

Affected: < 14.3.2

Fixed in: 14.3.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy circuit-design-suite || rpm -q circuit-design-suite || circuit-design-suite --version

2. UPGRADE to 14.3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade circuit-design-suite

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade circuit-design-suite

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-6034?

circuit design suite: upgrade to 14.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-6034 being exploited?

CVE-2025-6034 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-6034 affect?

CVE-2025-6034 affects circuit design suite. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). There is a memory corruption vulnerability due to an out of bounds read in DefaultFontOptions() when using SymbolEditor in NI Circuit Design Suite. This vulnerability may result in information disclosure or arbitrary code execution. Succes

How urgent is CVE-2025-6034?

Priority 29/100. High severity

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