CVE-2026-8782: NULL Pointer Dereference in omec-project amf
CVE-2026-8782 is a medium severity vulnerability in the omec-project amf component up to version 2.1.3-dev. It involves a null pointer dereference in the NGAP Message Handler, specifically in the file ngap/handler.go. This flaw can be remotely exploited without user interaction or privileges. Public exploit code is available. Upgrading to version 2.2.0 mitigates the issue as the fix is included in that release.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in omec-project amf (up to 2.1.3-dev) is caused by a null pointer dereference in an unknown function within the NGAP Message Handler (ngap/handler.go). The flaw allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially other impacts by triggering the null pointer dereference. Exploit code has been publicly released. The issue is resolved by upgrading to version 2.2.0, which includes a fix addressing this and multiple other security issues.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to cause a null pointer dereference, which can lead to application crashes or denial of service. There is no indication of privilege escalation or data confidentiality/integrity impact. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the omec-project amf component to version 2.2.0 or later, as this version contains the fix for the null pointer dereference vulnerability. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is indicated. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor recommendation to upgrade.
CVE-2026-8782: NULL Pointer Dereference in omec-project amf
Description
CVE-2026-8782 is a medium severity vulnerability in the omec-project amf component up to version 2.1.3-dev. It involves a null pointer dereference in the NGAP Message Handler, specifically in the file ngap/handler.go. This flaw can be remotely exploited without user interaction or privileges. Public exploit code is available. Upgrading to version 2.2.0 mitigates the issue as the fix is included in that release.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in omec-project amf (up to 2.1.3-dev) is caused by a null pointer dereference in an unknown function within the NGAP Message Handler (ngap/handler.go). The flaw allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially other impacts by triggering the null pointer dereference. Exploit code has been publicly released. The issue is resolved by upgrading to version 2.2.0, which includes a fix addressing this and multiple other security issues.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to cause a null pointer dereference, which can lead to application crashes or denial of service. There is no indication of privilege escalation or data confidentiality/integrity impact. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the omec-project amf component to version 2.2.0 or later, as this version contains the fix for the null pointer dereference vulnerability. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is indicated. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor recommendation to upgrade.
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: 05/18/2026, 09:06:51 UTC
Last enriched: 05/25/2026, 19:30:43 UTC
Last updated: 07/25/2026, 08:52:04 UTC
Views: 89
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