Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessCraft malicious VI file
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ExploitUser opens VI in LabVIEW
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ExecutionOut-of-bounds read in sentry_transaction_context_set_operation()
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ImpactInformation disclosure or arbitrary code execution
Vulnerability Assessment
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CWE
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Bounds checking, read limits
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| Exploitation Conditions | Attacker must craft a malicious VI file and convince a user to open it in NI LabVIEW 2026 Q1 (26.1.0) or earlier versions. The vulnerability triggers during VI file processing via sentry_transaction_context_set_operation() function. |
| Impact | Real-world risk is moderate-to-high despite the 8.5 CVSS score. The CVSS 4.0 vector shows local attack vector (AV:L) requiring user interaction (UI:P) but no privileges (PR:N), with high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Attack complexity is low (AC:L), making exploitation straightforward once an attacker delivers a malicious VI file. However, the local-only delivery requirement significantly limits exposure compared to network-based vulnerabilities. No EPSS score is available yet, and no public exploit code exists, reducing immediate risk. KEV status not confirmed. The primary attack surface is social engineering to convince users to open untrusted VI files-common in industrial/engineering environments where LabVIEW users frequently share instrument configurations. Organizations with strict file handling policies face lower risk. SSVC framework suggests medium priority: exploitation requires user interaction (not automatable), technical impact is high (RCE potential), but no evidence of active targeting. This is a legitimate concern for LabVIEW deployments but not a drop-everything emergency. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker crafts a malicious LabVIEW VI file containing specially formatted data that triggers the out-of-bounds read in sentry_transaction_context_set_operation(). The attacker delivers this file via email, file sharing, or compromised download repositories targeting engineers, scientists, or technicians who regularly use LabVIEW for instrumentation control. When the victim opens the malicious VI file in LabVIEW, the out-of-bounds read executes, either leaking sensitive information from process memory (such as credentials or proprietary measurement data) or corrupting program state to achieve arbitrary code execution with the victim's privileges. The attacker gains control of the LabVIEW environment, potentially accessing connected test equipment, industrial control systems, or sensitive research data. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Apr 07, 2026
Memory corruption in NI LabVIEW 26.1.0 and earlier allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code or disclose sensitive information via maliciously crafted VI files. The vulnerability stems from an out-of-bounds read in sentry_transaction_context_set_operation(), requiring user interaction to open a specially crafted file. CVSS 8.5 (High) with local attack vector and low complexity. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, and EPSS data not available for this recently published CVE.
RemediationAI
Organizations should immediately review the NI security advisory at https://www.ni.com/en/support/security/available-critical-and-security-updates-for-ni-software/2026/memory-corruption-vulnerabilities-in-ni-labview.html for patch availability and specific upgrade instructions. While exact patched version numbers are not specified in available data, NI typically releases updates through their software distribution channels. Until patches are applied, implement defense-in-depth measures including restricting execution of untrusted VI files, deploying application whitelisting to prevent unauthorized code execution, training users to avoid opening VI files from untrusted sources, and monitoring file execution activities in LabVIEW environments. Consider isolating LabVIEW systems from general network access where feasible to limit attack surface.
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Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
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Technical ContextAI · show details
The vulnerability resides in LabVIEW's sentry_transaction_context_set_operation() function, which performs inadequate bounds checking when processing VI (Virtual Instrument) files. CWE-125 classification indicates an out-of-bounds read condition, where the application reads data past the end of an allocated buffer. LabVIEW VI files are proprietary binary formats used for graphical programming workflows in test, measurement, and control systems. When parsing malformed VI files, the vulnerable function attempts to read memory outside allocated regions, potentially exposing sensitive data from adjacent memory or causing control flow corruption leading to code execution. This affects NI LabVIEW products identified as cpe:2.3:a:ni:labview:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* through version 26.1.0 (2026 Q1 release).
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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS VectorVendor: NI
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3DescriptionCVE.org
There is a memory corruption vulnerability due to an out-of-bounds read in sentry_transaction_context_set_operation() in NI LabVIEW. This vulnerability 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 Q1 (26.1.0) and prior versions.
Executive ViewAI
NI LabVIEW 26.1.0 and earlier contains a memory corruption vulnerability that enables local attackers to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive data through malicious VI files, posing a significant risk to organizations using LabVIEW for engineering design and automation workflows. This vulnerability requires user interaction but carries high severity due to its potential to compromise system integrity and confidential technical information accessible to LabVIEW operators.
Apply vendor patch. Until patched, implement file access controls restricting VI file opening to trusted sources only; disable VI file auto-execution features; use application whitelisting to prevent unauthorized code execution; configure endpoint detection and response (EDR) monitoring for unusual LabVIEW process behavior and memory access patterns.
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Attack Technique
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Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.
Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.
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