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A Null Pointer Dereference in the mk_sched_event_close function (mk_server/mk_scheduler.c) of Monkey through commit 4fb0c16 allows attackers to… (CVE-2026-38999)

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Medium
Published: 09/16/2026 (09/16/2026, 21:32:43 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database

Description

A null pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the mk_sched_event_close function of the Monkey server, which can be triggered by sending a crafted HTTP request. This vulnerability can cause the server to crash, resulting in a denial of service condition.

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AILast updated: 09/17/2026, 02:42:28 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-38999 describes a null pointer dereference in the mk_sched_event_close function within the mk_server/mk_scheduler.c file of the Monkey HTTP server. The flaw is present through commit 4fb0c16 and can be exploited by an attacker sending a specially crafted HTTP request to the server, causing it to dereference a null pointer and crash. This leads to a denial of service (DoS) condition. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation results in a denial of service by crashing the Monkey server process. There is no indication of code execution or data compromise from the provided data.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the current data.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
GHSA-qq3g-fr8f-mchg
Osv Schema Version
1.4.0
Aliases
["CVE-2026-38999"]
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6aab49ac55bf5e2cf5992930

Added to database: 09/17/2026, 02:00:12 UTC

Last enriched: 09/17/2026, 02:42:28 UTC

Last updated: 09/17/2026, 03:01:24 UTC

Views: 3

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