CVE-2026-26456: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Aug 27, 2026
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Updated

A null pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the server-side session management logic of ccoap 77f55c4b466e99327c24ace8a2913d3ba7e2ccd5. The issue is caused by a race condition between the request dispatch thread and the session cleanup thread when accessing shared session list nodes without proper synchronization.

Affected Software

1 affected component
cccoap

Event History

Aug 27, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:17 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who is exposed to this issue?

Servers running the affected ccoap revision 77f55c4b466e99327c24ace8a2913d3ba7e2ccd5 are exposed because the flaw is in server-side session management.

2

What conditions are required to trigger the vulnerability?

The race requires concurrent access to shared session-list nodes by the request dispatch thread and the session cleanup thread. The provided information does not specify any particular request format, authentication requirement, or configuration prerequisite.

3

What is the likely effect of successful exploitation?

The race can cause a null pointer dereference in the server-side session-management logic. The supplied data does not state impacts beyond that dereference.

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