CVE-2026-32862 NI CVE debrief

Who should care

Users of NI LabVIEW 2026 Q1 (26.1.0) and prior versions should apply patches to prevent potential memory corruption attacks leading to information disclosure or arbitrary code execution. System administrators and security teams responsible for managing and securing NI LabVIEW installations should prioritize patching and monitor for suspicious activity.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by an out-of-bounds write in ResFileFactory::InitResourceMgr() in NI LabVIEW. An attacker must trick a user into opening a specially crafted VI file to exploit this vulnerability, which could result in information disclosure or arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability affects NI LabVIEW 2026 Q1 (26.1.0) and prior versions. This vulnerability may result in information disclosure or arbitrary code execution.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

• Apply patches provided by NI for LabVIEW 2026 Q1 (26.1.0) and prior versions.
• Restrict access to VI files from untrusted sources.
• Implement robust input validation and error handling for VI file processing.
• Monitor systems for suspicious activity related to LabVIEW.
• Keep LabVIEW and related software up-to-date with the latest security patches.
• Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.
• Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-04-07T20:16:24.883Z and was last modified on 2026-07-24T23:10:00.563Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This information is based on the NVD entry and the CVE record. The vulnerability affects NI LabVIEW 2026 Q1 (26.1.0) and prior versions. There is a memory corruption vulnerability due to an out-of-bounds write in ResFileFactory::InitResourceMgr() in NI LabVIEW. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to get a user to open a specially crafted VI file.

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