CVE-2026-8479: Null Pointer Dereference

Published May 26, 2026
·
Updated

IEC 60870-5-104 used in bidirectional mode in RTU500 is vulnerable for a NULL pointer dereferencing, if a specially crafted sequence of messages is sent for a certain time, causing Denial of Service impact. Product is only affected if IEC 60870-5-104 functionality in bidirectional mode (BCI) is configured.

Affected Software

1 affected component
RTU500

Event History

May 26, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:54 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:54 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
May 26, 58446
Event
via FIRST·05:10 PM
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-8479?

The severity of CVE-2026-8479 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.9.

2

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-8479?

CVE-2026-8479 is a null pointer dereference vulnerability leading to a Denial of Service condition.

3

How can CVE-2026-8479 be exploited?

CVE-2026-8479 can be exploited by sending a specially crafted sequence of messages for a certain duration.

4

Which product is affected by CVE-2026-8479?

RTU500 is the product affected by CVE-2026-8479 when using IEC 60870-5-104 functionality in bidirectional mode.

5

How do I remediate CVE-2026-8479?

Mitigation for CVE-2026-8479 involves disabling the IEC 60870-5-104 functionality in bidirectional mode if not needed.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203