CVE-2026-38999: n/a
A Null Pointer Dereference in the mk_sched_event_close function (mk_server/mk_scheduler.c) of Monkey through commit 4fb0c16 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via sending a crafted HTTP request to the server.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a null pointer dereference in the mk_sched_event_close function within the mk_server/mk_scheduler.c component of the Monkey web server. The issue exists through commit 4fb0c16. An attacker can exploit this by sending a crafted HTTP request to the server, causing it to dereference a null pointer and crash, leading to a denial of service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation causes a denial of service by crashing the Monkey server, disrupting availability. There is no information about code execution or data compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-38999: n/a
Description
A Null Pointer Dereference in the mk_sched_event_close function (mk_server/mk_scheduler.c) of Monkey through commit 4fb0c16 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via sending a crafted HTTP request to the server.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a null pointer dereference in the mk_sched_event_close function within the mk_server/mk_scheduler.c component of the Monkey web server. The issue exists through commit 4fb0c16. An attacker can exploit this by sending a crafted HTTP request to the server, causing it to dereference a null pointer and crash, leading to a denial of service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation causes a denial of service by crashing the Monkey server, disrupting availability. There is no information about code execution or data compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aaae43755bf5e2cf50475e6
Added to database: 09/16/2026, 18:47:19 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 19:01:38 UTC
Last updated: 09/17/2026, 03:01:24 UTC
Views: 6
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