Null Pointer Dereference in omec-project AMF Affects Remote Access
CVE-2026-8781

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 May 2026

Badges

๐Ÿ‘พ Exploit Exists๐ŸŸก Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-8781?

A security flaw was identified in the omec-project's AMF up to version 2.1.3-dev, specifically within the RANConfiguration function in ngap/handler.go. This vulnerability allows for a null pointer dereference, which can facilitate remote exploitation by an attacker. The exploit's public release escalates the urgency of addressing this issue. Users are strongly advised to upgrade to version 2.2.0 or later, which resolves this flaw along with multiple other security fixes.

Affected Version(s)

amf 2.1.3-dev

amf 2.2.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • ๐ŸŸก

    Public PoC available

  • ๐Ÿ‘พ

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

shovon0203 (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
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