CVE-2026-8782: NULL Pointer Dereference in omec-project amf
A weakness has been identified in omec-project amf up to 2.1.3-dev. This affects an unknown function of the file ngap/handler.go of the component NGAP Message Handler. This manipulation causes null pointer dereference. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. Upgrading to version 2.2.0 mitigates this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The same pull request fixes multiple security issues.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects the omec-project amf component, specifically an unknown function within the NGAP Message Handler located in ngap/handler.go. The issue is a null pointer dereference that can be triggered remotely, potentially causing a denial of service or application crash. The vulnerability exists in versions up to 2.1.3-dev. The vendor has released version 2.2.0 which includes a fix for this and other security issues. Public exploit code is available, indicating the vulnerability can be practically leveraged by attackers.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to cause a null pointer dereference in the affected component, which may lead to denial of service or application instability. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3 (medium), reflecting that the attack vector is network-based with low complexity and no privileges or user interaction required. There is no indication of data confidentiality, integrity, or availability impact beyond service disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrading the omec-project amf component to version 2.2.0 or later is the recommended remediation, as this version contains the fix for the null pointer dereference and other security issues. No other temporary or alternative mitigations are indicated. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor's release notes and the advisory.
CVE-2026-8782: NULL Pointer Dereference in omec-project amf
Description
A weakness has been identified in omec-project amf up to 2.1.3-dev. This affects an unknown function of the file ngap/handler.go of the component NGAP Message Handler. This manipulation causes null pointer dereference. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. Upgrading to version 2.2.0 mitigates this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The same pull request fixes multiple security issues.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects the omec-project amf component, specifically an unknown function within the NGAP Message Handler located in ngap/handler.go. The issue is a null pointer dereference that can be triggered remotely, potentially causing a denial of service or application crash. The vulnerability exists in versions up to 2.1.3-dev. The vendor has released version 2.2.0 which includes a fix for this and other security issues. Public exploit code is available, indicating the vulnerability can be practically leveraged by attackers.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to cause a null pointer dereference in the affected component, which may lead to denial of service or application instability. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3 (medium), reflecting that the attack vector is network-based with low complexity and no privileges or user interaction required. There is no indication of data confidentiality, integrity, or availability impact beyond service disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrading the omec-project amf component to version 2.2.0 or later is the recommended remediation, as this version contains the fix for the null pointer dereference and other security issues. No other temporary or alternative mitigations are indicated. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor's release notes and the advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-17T09:56:01.676Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a0ad6abec166c07b096f518
Added to database: 5/18/2026, 9:06:51 AM
Last enriched: 5/18/2026, 9:07:10 AM
Last updated: 5/20/2026, 1:35:07 PM
Views: 18
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