Wibu Systems WibuKey up to 6.70 Kernel Driver WibuKey2_64.sys null pointer dereference

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8.6$0-$5k1.57

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Wibu Systems WibuKey up to 6.70. This impacts an unknown function of the file WibuKey2_64.sys of the component Kernel Driver. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-81579. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Wibu Systems WibuKey up to 6.70 and classified as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the file WibuKey2_64.sys of the component Kernel Driver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In WibuKey for Windows before version 6.71, an untrusted pointer dereference in the WibuKey2_64.sys kernel driver for 64-bit Windows allows an attacker to exploit a write-what-where primitive, enabling local privilege escalation. This can be leveraged to execute arbitrary code, run an administrator shell, or gain full control over the system.

The advisory is available at cdn.wibu.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-81579 since 08/27/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/27/2026).

Upgrading to version 6.71 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.6

VulDB Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 8.8
CNA Vector (wibu): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
Price Prediction: 🔍
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: WibuKey 6.71

Timelineinfo

08/27/2026 Advisory disclosed
08/27/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
08/27/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/27/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: cdn.wibu.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-81579 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-81579
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-396130

Entryinfo

Created: 08/27/2026 11:51
Changes: 08/27/2026 11:51 (64)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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