CWE-436: Interpretation Conflict

cwe.mitre.org • September 8, 2026

The paper "Insertion, Evasion, and Denial of Service: Eluding Network Intrusion Detection" [ REF-428 ] shows that OSes varied widely in how they manage unusual packets, which made it difficult or impossible for intrusion detection systems to properly detect certain attacker manipulations that took advantage of these OS differences.

Null characters have different interpretations in Perl and C, which have security consequences when Perl invokes C functions. Similar problems have been reported in ASP [ REF-429 ] and PHP.

Note: this is a curated list of examples for users to understand the variety of ways in which this weakness can be introduced. It is not a complete list of all CVEs that are related to this CWE entry.

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Multiple CVEs Disclosed on September 8, 2026, Affecting Microsoft Products On September 8, 2026, multiple CVEs were disclosed affecting various Microsoft products, including SharePoint and Office. Key vulnerabilities include improper access controls, buffer overflows, and command injections, which could allow unauthorized code execution and information disclosure. CVE-2026-85880, noted for active exploitation, was added to CISA's KEV list on the same day. Other vulnerabilities, such as CVE-2026-69428 and CVE-2026-69621, also pose significant risks due to their potential for exploitation. Organizations using affected versions of Microsoft products are urged to apply patches immediately to mitigate risks. The vulnerabilities impact a range of systems, including SharePoint Server and Microsoft Office, and could lead to severe consequences if exploited. 927 sources 74

CWE-436: Interpretation Conflict

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