CVE-2026-8035: CWE-476 NULL pointer dereference in NI NI-PAL
Improper input validation in the NI-PAL kernel driver may allow a local authenticated user to cause a denial of service by triggering a crash due to a NULL pointer dereference. This vulnerability affects NI-PAL 26.3.0 and prior versions on Windows and Linux.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-8035 is a vulnerability in the NI-PAL kernel driver where improper input validation can lead to a NULL pointer dereference. This flaw allows a local authenticated user to cause a denial of service by crashing the system or driver. The vulnerability affects NI-PAL versions 26.3.0 and earlier on both Windows and Linux operating systems. No official patch or remediation level has been published by the vendor as of the current data. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates low attack complexity and privileges required, with no user interaction needed, but the impact is limited to availability (denial of service).
Potential Impact
A local authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service by crashing the NI-PAL kernel driver, potentially disrupting system or application functionality relying on this driver. There is no indication of code execution or data confidentiality/integrity impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only to reduce risk. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-8035: CWE-476 NULL pointer dereference in NI NI-PAL
Description
Improper input validation in the NI-PAL kernel driver may allow a local authenticated user to cause a denial of service by triggering a crash due to a NULL pointer dereference. This vulnerability affects NI-PAL 26.3.0 and prior versions on Windows and Linux.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-8035 is a vulnerability in the NI-PAL kernel driver where improper input validation can lead to a NULL pointer dereference. This flaw allows a local authenticated user to cause a denial of service by crashing the system or driver. The vulnerability affects NI-PAL versions 26.3.0 and earlier on both Windows and Linux operating systems. No official patch or remediation level has been published by the vendor as of the current data. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates low attack complexity and privileges required, with no user interaction needed, but the impact is limited to availability (denial of service).
Potential Impact
A local authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service by crashing the NI-PAL kernel driver, potentially disrupting system or application functionality relying on this driver. There is no indication of code execution or data confidentiality/integrity impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only to reduce risk. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- NI
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-06T13:33:43.142Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a1f3494e29bf47b50fa25c7
Added to database: 06/02/2026, 19:52:52 UTC
Last enriched: 06/10/2026, 11:10:31 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 311
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