CVE-2025-7229: INVT VT-Designer PM3 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-7229 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting vt designer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

INVT VT-Designer PM3 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of INVT VT-Designer. 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 PM3 files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

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 85%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2025-07-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Zero Day Initiative · Vendor: invt

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-07-21 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

invt vt designer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.1.13

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.1.13

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy vt-designer || rpm -q vt-designer || vt-designer --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.1.13 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison vt-designer sudo apt install vt-designer=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1.13> sudo apt-mark hold vt-designer

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list vt-designer sudo dnf downgrade vt-designer-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1.13> sudo dnf versionlock add vt-designer

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-7229?

vt designer: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-7229 being exploited?

CVE-2025-7229 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-2025-7229 affect?

CVE-2025-7229 affects vt designer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). INVT VT-Designer PM3 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of INVT VT-Designer. User interaction is required to e

How urgent is CVE-2025-7229?

Priority 31/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-7231 HIGH 7.8 DOWNGRADE INVT VT-Designer PM3 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2025-7230 HIGH 7.8 DOWNGRADE INVT VT-Designer PM3 File Parsing Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2025-7228 HIGH 7.8 DOWNGRADE INVT VT-Designer PM3 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2025-7227 HIGH 7.8 DOWNGRADE INVT VT-Designer PM3 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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