CVE-2026-8035: Improper input validation in the NI-PAL kernel driver may allow a local authenticated user to cause a denial o

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-8035?

ni-pal: upgrade to newer than 26.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-8035 being exploited?

CVE-2026-8035 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-8035 affect?

CVE-2026-8035 affects ni-pal. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). 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

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-8035 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting ni-pal. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 99%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-476
Published	2026-06-02
Last modified	2026-07-22

Publisher (CNA): National Instruments · Vendor: ni

Last updated 2026-07-22 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-02 20:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-22 19:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ni ni-pal UPGRADE

Affected: <= 26.3.0

Fixed in: newer than 26.3.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ni-pal || rpm -q ni-pal || ni-pal --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 26.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ni-pal

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ni-pal

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-8035?

ni-pal: upgrade to newer than 26.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-8035 being exploited?

CVE-2026-8035 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-8035 affect?

CVE-2026-8035 affects ni-pal. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). 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

How urgent is CVE-2026-8035?

Priority 25/100. High severity

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-8036 HIGH 7.1 UPGRADE Improper input validation in NI-PAL may allow a local authenticated user to access arbitrary system memory, po

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