CVE-2026-16172
Netskope Endpoint DLP Service Out-of-Bounds Read Leading to Process Crash
Description
Netskope was notified of an out-of-bounds heap read affecting the Endpoint DLP (EPDLP) service of the Netskope Client. A local standard user could potentially send a specially crafted message that is not properly validated with a bounds check, likely crashing the kernel driver handler. Successful exploitation could potentially crash the EPDLP service, temporarily interrupting DLP enforcement. A successful exploit could potentially also reveal per-boot memory layout information to unauthorized users.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 10, 2026, 11:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 10, 2026, 11:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-16172
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
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are
affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | bf992f6a-e49d-4e94-9479-c4cff32c62bc | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Netskope Client to the latest version.
- Apply vendor-provided patches for EPDLP service.
- Validate EPDLP service stability post-update.
- Monitor for memory layout information disclosure.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-16172.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://support.netskope.com/s/article/Netskope-Security-Advisory-Netskope-Client-Endpoint-DLP-Security-Notice---NSKPSA-2026-008 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-16172 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-16172
weaknesses.
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Netskope was notified of an out-of-bounds heap read affecting the Endpoint DLP (EPDLP) service of the Netskope Client. A local standard user could potentially send a specially crafted message that is not properly validated with a bounds check, likely crashing the kernel driver handler. Successful exploitation could potentially crash the EPDLP service, temporarily interrupting DLP enforcement. A successful exploit could potentially also reveal per-boot memory layout information to unauthorized users. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-125 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/16xxx/CVE-2026-16172.json">CVE-2026-16172</a> Added Reference https://support.netskope.com/s/article/Netskope-Security-Advisory-Netskope-Client-Endpoint-DLP-Security-Notice---NSKPSA-2026-008