libusb < 1.0.30 NULL Pointer Dereference in parse_interface()
CVE-2026-23679 is a vulnerability in libusb versions prior to 1. 0. 30 involving a NULL pointer dereference in the parse_interface() function. This type of flaw corresponds to CWE-125, indicating an out-of-bounds read condition. The vulnerability affects Microsoft products including Azure Linux 3. 0 and libgusb. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is provided. There are no known exploits in the wild and no patch or remediation details have been published by the vendor at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-23679 involves a NULL pointer dereference in the parse_interface() function of libusb versions before 1.0.30. This can lead to an out-of-bounds read condition (CWE-125). Affected products include Microsoft-related software such as Azure Linux 3.0 and libgusb. The Microsoft Security Response Center has published the advisory but has not provided patch information or a CVSS score. There are no known exploits currently reported.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could cause a NULL pointer dereference leading to potential application crashes or denial of service conditions. No information about privilege escalation, data corruption, or remote code execution is provided. No known exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround has been published at this time.
libusb < 1.0.30 NULL Pointer Dereference in parse_interface()
Description
CVE-2026-23679 is a vulnerability in libusb versions prior to 1. 0. 30 involving a NULL pointer dereference in the parse_interface() function. This type of flaw corresponds to CWE-125, indicating an out-of-bounds read condition. The vulnerability affects Microsoft products including Azure Linux 3. 0 and libgusb. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information is provided. There are no known exploits in the wild and no patch or remediation details have been published by the vendor at this time.
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-23679 involves a NULL pointer dereference in the parse_interface() function of libusb versions before 1.0.30. This can lead to an out-of-bounds read condition (CWE-125). Affected products include Microsoft-related software such as Azure Linux 3.0 and libgusb. The Microsoft Security Response Center has published the advisory but has not provided patch information or a CVSS score. There are no known exploits currently reported.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could cause a NULL pointer dereference leading to potential application crashes or denial of service conditions. No information about privilege escalation, data corruption, or remote code execution is provided. No known exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround has been published at this time.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_vex
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Microsoft Security Response Center
- Advisory Id
- msrc_CVE-2026-23679
- Cve Count
- 1
- Additional Cves
- []
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a18ab86e29bf47b50288fa0
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 8:54:30 PM
Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 9:09:07 PM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 7:44:08 AM
Views: 5
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.