Project files are stored memory objects in the form of binary serialized data that can later be read and deserialized again to instantiate the original objects in memory. Malicious manipulation of these files may allow an attacker to corrupt memory.

In AzeoTech DAQFactory release 20.7 (Build 2555), an Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type vulnerability can be exploited to cause memory corruption while parsing specially crafted .ctl files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.

In AzeoTech DAQFactory release 20.7 (Build 2555), a Use After Free vulnerability can be exploited to cause memory corruption while parsing specially crafted .ctl files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.