CVE-2026-8180: CWE-476 NULL Pointer Dereference in IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint
A high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2026-8180) affects IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and Server versions 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1. The issue is a NULL pointer dereference in the asperahttpd component that can be triggered by an unauthenticated user, causing the service to crash and resulting in a denial of service. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-8180 is a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability (CWE-476) in the asperahttpd component of IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and Server versions 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to cause a denial of service by crashing the asperahttpd service. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting high severity with network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impact limited to availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in denial of service by crashing the asperahttpd service, disrupting the availability of IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and Server. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the CVSS vector. The vulnerability can be triggered remotely without authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider limiting network exposure of the affected service to trusted users and monitoring for service crashes. No official remediation or temporary fix is currently documented.
CVE-2026-8180: CWE-476 NULL Pointer Dereference in IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint
Description
A high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2026-8180) affects IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and Server versions 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1. The issue is a NULL pointer dereference in the asperahttpd component that can be triggered by an unauthenticated user, causing the service to crash and resulting in a denial of service. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-8180 is a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability (CWE-476) in the asperahttpd component of IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and Server versions 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to cause a denial of service by crashing the asperahttpd service. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting high severity with network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impact limited to availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in denial of service by crashing the asperahttpd service, disrupting the availability of IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and Server. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the CVSS vector. The vulnerability can be triggered remotely without authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider limiting network exposure of the affected service to trusted users and monitoring for service crashes. No official remediation or temporary fix is currently documented.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-08T16:17:39.551Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a16f9eae29bf47b50c0f5b5
Added to database: 05/27/2026, 14:04:26 UTC
Last enriched: 06/03/2026, 20:46:18 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 48
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