NULL Pointer Dereference in GNU patch
CVE-2026-56288 is a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability identified in GNU patch version 3.0. This type of vulnerability can cause the affected software to crash or behave unexpectedly when it attempts to access memory through a NULL pointer. The information provided does not include details on exploitation methods or impact beyond the dereference issue. No patch or remediation information is currently available from the vendor advisory. There is no evidence of known exploits in the wild at this time.
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Technical Summary
CVE-2026-56288 describes a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in GNU patch version 3.0. This vulnerability is categorized under CWE-476, indicating improper handling of NULL pointers that may lead to application crashes or denial of service. The advisory from Microsoft Security Response Center does not provide further technical details or mitigation steps. No CVSS score is assigned, and no patch links are provided. The vulnerability affects exactly version 3.0 of the product.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can cause the GNU patch application to crash or terminate unexpectedly due to dereferencing a NULL pointer. This may result in denial of service conditions but no further impact details or exploitation scenarios are provided. There are no known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided at this time.
NULL Pointer Dereference in GNU patch
Description
CVE-2026-56288 is a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability identified in GNU patch version 3.0. This type of vulnerability can cause the affected software to crash or behave unexpectedly when it attempts to access memory through a NULL pointer. The information provided does not include details on exploitation methods or impact beyond the dereference issue. No patch or remediation information is currently available from the vendor advisory. There is no evidence of known exploits in the wild at this time.
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-56288 describes a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in GNU patch version 3.0. This vulnerability is categorized under CWE-476, indicating improper handling of NULL pointers that may lead to application crashes or denial of service. The advisory from Microsoft Security Response Center does not provide further technical details or mitigation steps. No CVSS score is assigned, and no patch links are provided. The vulnerability affects exactly version 3.0 of the product.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can cause the GNU patch application to crash or terminate unexpectedly due to dereferencing a NULL pointer. This may result in denial of service conditions but no further impact details or exploitation scenarios are provided. There are no known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided 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-2026-56288
- Cve Count
- 1
- Additional Cves
- []
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a520f1568715ace43922cf3
Added to database: 07/11/2026, 09:38:29 UTC
Last enriched: 07/11/2026, 10:19:20 UTC
Last updated: 07/11/2026, 10:47:18 UTC
Views: 6
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