Open5GS AMF gmm-sm.c gmm_state_exception 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 found in Open5GS up to 2.7.5. This affects the function gmm_state_exception of the file src/amf/gmm-sm.c of the component AMF. The manipulation leads to denial of service. It is possible to initiate the attack 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 identifier of the patch is f47f2bd4f7274295c5fbb19e2f806753d183d09a. 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-2025-8801
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-wq4p-mpxw-hmg5
References
Patch 2
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Sources
- CVE-2025-8801 · CVE Program
- CVE-2025-8801 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-wq4p-mpxw-hmg5 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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