Potential Null Pointer Dereference Vulnerability
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Description
Hello,
I believe I may have found a possible null pointer dereference in the codebase.
The relevant function, file location, and the steps to trigger the issue are shown in the image below. Could you please help confirm whether this is a valid issue?
Thank you for your time.
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Research direction
Start with the attached image, which contains the reported function, file location, and trigger steps; inspect that referenced code path and reproduce the report. The work is done when the suspected null dereference is confirmed or ruled out and the result is recorded.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- c
- Domain
- security
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100