NULL Dereference in Certificate Verification with OCSP Checking
Description
CVE-2026-42765 is a vulnerability in Microsoft software version 3.0 involving a NULL pointer dereference during certificate verification with OCSP checking. This issue relates to improper handling of null references, classified under CWE-476. No CVSS score or detailed impact information is provided. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or remediation details are available.
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a NULL pointer dereference in the certificate verification process when Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) checking is performed. The flaw is identified as CWE-476, indicating a NULL pointer dereference. It affects Microsoft product version 3.0. No further technical details, exploit information, or patch status are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
The impact specifics are not detailed in the provided information. Typically, a NULL pointer dereference could lead to application crashes or denial of service conditions during certificate validation. No known active exploitation 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 information is provided in the available data.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_vex
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Microsoft Security Response Center
- Advisory Id
- msrc_CVE-2026-42765
- Cve Count
- 1
Threat ID: 6a984565acd9273b496aca01
Added to database: 09/02/2026, 15:48:53 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 22:23:42 UTC
Last updated: 10/16/2026, 06:48:16 UTC
Views: 46
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