CVE-2026-8036
Description
A local authenticated user can access arbitrary system memory in NI-PAL, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
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A local authenticated user can access arbitrary system memory in NI-PAL, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
Vulnerability
Improper input validation in NI-PAL allows a local authenticated user to access arbitrary system memory. This vulnerability affects NI-PAL version 26.3.0 and prior versions on Windows and Linux [1]. Many NI drivers include NI-PAL and are affected by these vulnerabilities [1].
Exploitation
An attacker must be a local authenticated user. The attacker can exploit this vulnerability by triggering the improper input validation, which allows access to arbitrary system memory [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local authenticated user to access arbitrary system memory, potentially leading to privilege escalation [1].
Mitigation
NI strongly recommends upgrading affected software. NI-PAL version 26.3.0 and prior versions are affected. Users can determine their installed NI-PAL version and install the appropriate patch for Windows or Linux. The patch is backwards compatible with previous versions of NI software [1].
AI Insight generated on Jun 2, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
1Patches
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Vulnerability mechanics
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