CVE-2026-8783: NULL Pointer Dereference in omec-project amf
CVE-2026-8783 is a medium severity security vulnerability in the omec-project amf component up to version 2. 1. 3-dev. It involves a null pointer dereference in the UERadioCapabilityCheckResponse function within the ngap/dispatcher. go file. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction or privileges. Public exploit details have been disclosed. Upgrading to version 2. 2. 0 addresses this issue along with other security fixes.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in omec-project amf (<= 2.1.3-dev) is caused by improper handling in the UERadioCapabilityCheckResponse function, leading to a null pointer dereference. The flaw allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially disrupt service by triggering this condition. The issue is fixed in version 2.2.0, which includes a pull request that resolves multiple security problems.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can cause a null pointer dereference, likely resulting in a denial of service or application crash. The vulnerability can be triggered remotely without authentication or user interaction. There is no indication of privilege escalation or data confidentiality impact from the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the omec-project amf component to version 2.2.0 or later, which contains the fix for this vulnerability along with other security improvements. No temporary or alternative mitigations are indicated. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor's version upgrade recommendation.
CVE-2026-8783: NULL Pointer Dereference in omec-project amf
Description
CVE-2026-8783 is a medium severity security vulnerability in the omec-project amf component up to version 2. 1. 3-dev. It involves a null pointer dereference in the UERadioCapabilityCheckResponse function within the ngap/dispatcher. go file. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction or privileges. Public exploit details have been disclosed. Upgrading to version 2. 2. 0 addresses this issue along with other security fixes.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in omec-project amf (<= 2.1.3-dev) is caused by improper handling in the UERadioCapabilityCheckResponse function, leading to a null pointer dereference. The flaw allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially disrupt service by triggering this condition. The issue is fixed in version 2.2.0, which includes a pull request that resolves multiple security problems.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can cause a null pointer dereference, likely resulting in a denial of service or application crash. The vulnerability can be triggered remotely without authentication or user interaction. There is no indication of privilege escalation or data confidentiality impact from the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the omec-project amf component to version 2.2.0 or later, which contains the fix for this vulnerability along with other security improvements. No temporary or alternative mitigations are indicated. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor's version upgrade recommendation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-17T09:56:04.123Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a0a8946ec166c07b04d87ed
Added to database: 5/18/2026, 3:36:38 AM
Last enriched: 5/18/2026, 3:51:47 AM
Last updated: 5/18/2026, 4:40:02 AM
Views: 5
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