(0Day) Labcenter Electronics Proteus PDSPRJ File Parsing Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
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 type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
Additional Details
04/14/25 - ZDI submitted the report to the vendor
10/10/25 – ZDI asked for updates
10/16/25 – the vendor communicated that the software and installer were no longer in production
11/06/25 – ZDI requested the product's EoL announcement
11/28/25 – ZDI notified the vendor of the intention to publish the case as a zero-day advisory
-- Mitigation: Given the nature of the vulnerability, the only salient mitigation strategy is to restrict interaction with the product
Disclosure Timeline
- 2025-04-14 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2026-04-06 - Coordinated public release of advisory
- 2026-04-21 - Advisory Updated
Credit
Andrea Micalizzi aka rgod (@rgod777)
