CVE-2026-111733: P-Net NULL pointer dereference in implicit read request handling

CVE-2026-111733 · Severity: info · Published 2026-10-29

P-Net is a PROFINET communication library used in industrial devices and systems. A remote attacker can crash devices running vulnerable versions by sending specially crafted read requests, causing a denial of service that disrupts industrial operations and communications.

Technologies: RT-Labs P-Net. Vendors: RT-Labs.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-111733 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-111733 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-111733?
Informational severity, published 29 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
RT-Labs P-Net before 1.0.3.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-111733?
Yes: fixed in 1.0.3. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-111733 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a software library.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-111733?
Check whether you run RT-Labs P-Net at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: 1.0.3

Technical details

A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability exists in P-Net's handling of implicit read requests that lack a valid target AR (Application Relationship) UUID when accessing AR-specific record indices (0xE000-0xEFFF) or slot/subslot identification data. An unauthenticated remote attacker can trigger this crash via a crafted PROFINET message, requiring no authentication or user interaction.

Affected products

  • rt-labs P-Net before 1.0.3

Timeline

  • 2026-10-29: disclosed

References

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