CVE-2026-26828 | owntone-server up to 3d1652d DAAP src/httpd_daap.c daap_reply_playlists null pointer dereference
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A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in owntone-server up to 3d1652d . The impacted element is the function daap_reply_playlists of the file src/httpd_daap.c of the component DAAP Handler . Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-26828 . The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.
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VDB-352547 · CVE-2026-26828 · EUVD-2026-14463
OWNTONE-SERVER UP TO 3D1652D DAAP SRC/HTTPD_DAAP.C DAAP_REPLY_PLAYLISTS NULL POINTER DEREFERENCE
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4.2 $0-$5k 3.46+
Summaryinfo
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in owntone-server up to 3d1652d. This affects the function daap_reply_playlists of the file src/httpd_daap.c of the component DAAP Handler. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-26828. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability was found in owntone-server up to 3d1652d. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function daap_reply_playlists of the file src/httpd_daap.c of the component DAAP Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:
A NULL pointer dereference in the daap_reply_playlists function (src/httpd_daap.c) of owntone-server commit 3d1652d allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via sending a crafted DAAP request to the server
It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-26828 since 02/16/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-14463).
Productinfo
Name
owntone-server
Version
3d1652d
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2
VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.2
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Exploitinginfo
Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo
02/16/2026 CVE reserved
03/23/2026 +35 days Advisory disclosed
03/23/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/23/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update
Sourcesinfo
Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2026-26828 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-26828
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-352547
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Entryinfo
Created: 03/23/2026 17:48
Updated: 03/23/2026 20:49
Changes: 03/23/2026 17:48 (54), 03/23/2026 20:49 (1)
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Cache ID: 99:7BF:101
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