NI grpc-device/InstrumentStudio up to 2.17.0 Message type conversion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in NI grpc-device and InstrumentStudio up to 2.17.0 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Message Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to type conversion. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-48140. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in NI grpc-device and InstrumentStudio up to 2.17.0. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Message Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a type conversion vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-704. The product does not correctly convert an object, resource, or structure from one type to a different type. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

There is an unchecked enum cast vulnerability in NI grpc-device BeginSidebandStream that may allow an attacker to trigger invalid enum states and undefined behavior, potentially resulting in a denial of service. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to supply a specially crafted message containing an out-of-range value. This affects NI grpc-device 2.17.0 and prior versions.

The weakness was released by Sebastián Alba Vives as GHSA-prfr-q8h3-mqxv. The advisory is shared for download at ni.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-48140 since 05/20/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 06/19/2026).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Class: Type conversion
CWE: CWE-704
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Timelineinfo

05/20/2026 CVE reserved
06/19/2026 +30 days Advisory disclosed
06/19/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/19/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: GHSA-prfr-q8h3-mqxv
Researcher: Sebastián Alba Vives
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-48140 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-48140
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-372376

Entryinfo

Created: 06/19/2026 18:08
Changes: 06/19/2026 18:08 (74)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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