Open5GS AMF npcf-build.c amf_nsmf_pdusession_build_create_sm_context denial of service
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- Denial of service
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · None · Low
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-404.
Summary
A vulnerability was identified in Open5GS up to 2.7.5. Affected by this vulnerability is the function amf_npcf_am_policy_control_build_create/amf_nsmf_pdusession_build_create_sm_context of the file src/amf/npcf-build.c of the component AMF. The manipulation leads to denial of service. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 2.7.6 is able to address this issue. The patch is named cf63dd63197bf61a4b041aa364ba6a6199ab15e4. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- Poc
- Automatable
- Yes
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Open5GS | 2.7.0; 2.7.1; 2.7.2; 2.7.3; 2.7.4; 2.7.5 | 2.7.6 | Patch available | CNA |
- Open5GS Vendor— Affected 2.7.0; 2.7.1; 2.7.2; 2.7.3; 2.7.4; 2.7.5 Fixed in 2.7.6 Patch available CNA
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Open5GS Fixed in 2.7.6
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2025-8799
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-7j5r-32w3-whxq
References
Patch 2
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Sources
- CVE-2025-8799 · CVE Program
- CVE-2025-8799 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-7j5r-32w3-whxq · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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