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CVE-2026-18444

6.6 · MEDIUM

There is an integer conversion vulnerability resulting in an out-of-bounds read when loading images recently discovered in NI LabVIEW.

Published Aug 25, 2026CWE-195EPSS 0.13%

Overview

CVE-2026-18444 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 25, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

There is an integer conversion vulnerability resulting in an out-of-bounds read when loading images recently discovered in NI LabVIEW.  This may result in information disclosure or arbitrary code execution.  Successful exploitation requires an attacker to get a user to open a specially crafted VI file.  This vulnerability affects NI LabVIEW 2026 Q3 and prior versions.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.ni.com/en/support/security/available-critical-and-security-updates-for-ni-software/2026/integer-conversion-vulnerability-resulting-in-an-out-of-bounds-read-in-ni-labview.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-18444?

CVE-2026-18444 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 25, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-18444?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-18444?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-18444?

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