CVE-2026-61345
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Null Pointer Dereference in Microsoft Remote Registry Service

Publication date: 2026-08-11

Last updated on: 2026-08-11

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Null pointer dereference in Microsoft Remote Registry Service allows an authorized attacker to deny service over a network.

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Published
2026-08-11
Last Modified
2026-08-11
Generated
2026-08-11
AI Q&A
2026-08-11
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-61345
EUVD
EUVD-2026-56318

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microsoft remote_registry_service *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-476 The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a null pointer dereference flaw in the Microsoft Remote Registry Service. It allows an authorized attacker to cause a denial of service over a network by exploiting this issue.

Impact Analysis

The impact is a denial of service, meaning the Microsoft Remote Registry Service may become unavailable, disrupting registry access and potentially affecting system operations that rely on it.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to patch the Remote Registry Service vulnerability. Disable the Remote Registry Service if not required to reduce attack surface.

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