CVE-2026-8035: NULL pointer dereference in NI-PAL
Published Jun 2, 2026
·Updated
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.
Affected Software
5 affected components
National Instruments NI-PAL<=26.3.0
All of the following
NI NI-PAL<=26.3.0
Any of the following
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
NI Linux Real-time
Event History
Jun 2, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-8035?
The severity of CVE-2026-8035 is classified as medium with a score of 6.9.
2
Who is affected by CVE-2026-8035?
CVE-2026-8035 affects local authenticated users of the NI-PAL 26.3.0 and prior versions on both Windows and Linux.
3
How do I fix CVE-2026-8035?
To fix CVE-2026-8035, update to the latest version of NI-PAL that addresses this vulnerability.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-8035?
CVE-2026-8035 is a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability resulting from improper input validation.
5
What could happen if CVE-2026-8035 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2026-8035 could lead to a denial of service by causing a crash.