Null Pointer Dereference Vulnerability in Hyperscan Software
CVE-2026-28730

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Hyperscan
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 November 2026

What is CVE-2026-28730?

A null pointer dereference vulnerability in Hyperscan versions before v5.4.2.1 may allow a local unprivileged attacker to cause a denial of service. This vulnerability does not require any special internal knowledge and can be exploited without user interaction. While the vulnerability does not compromise system confidentiality or integrity, it significantly affects the availability of the affected system.

Affected Version(s)

Hyperscan before version v5.4.2.1

References

https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advis...

CVSS V4

Score:
6.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

.