CVE-2026-8180: CWE-476 NULL Pointer Dereference in IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint
IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1 and IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1 and IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint are affected by a potential denial of service in the asperahttpd component. An unauthenticated user can cause the asperahttpd service to crash.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-8180 is a vulnerability in IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and Server (versions 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1) involving a NULL pointer dereference (CWE-476) in the asperahttpd component. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to cause the asperahttpd service to crash, leading to a denial of service (DoS). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and impacts availability only. There is no vendor advisory or patch information currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in a denial of service by crashing the asperahttpd service, disrupting the availability of IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and Server. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity impact. The vulnerability can be triggered remotely by an unauthenticated attacker, increasing its risk.
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 services and monitoring for unusual service crashes. Avoid exposing the asperahttpd service to untrusted networks where possible.
CVE-2026-8180: CWE-476 NULL Pointer Dereference in IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint
Description
IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1 and IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1 and IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint are affected by a potential denial of service in the asperahttpd component. An unauthenticated user can cause the asperahttpd service to crash.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-8180 is a vulnerability in IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and Server (versions 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1) involving a NULL pointer dereference (CWE-476) in the asperahttpd component. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to cause the asperahttpd service to crash, leading to a denial of service (DoS). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and impacts availability only. There is no vendor advisory or patch information currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in a denial of service by crashing the asperahttpd service, disrupting the availability of IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and Server. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity impact. The vulnerability can be triggered remotely by an unauthenticated attacker, increasing its risk.
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 services and monitoring for unusual service crashes. Avoid exposing the asperahttpd service to untrusted networks where possible.
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: 5/27/2026, 2:04:26 PM
Last enriched: 5/27/2026, 2:22:02 PM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 9:32:59 AM
Views: 15
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