CVE-2026-8288
Open5GS SMF gsm-handler.c denial of service
4.3CVSSMEDIUM
Description
A vulnerability was determined in Open5GS up to 2.7.7. This affects the function gsm_handle_pdu_session_modification_qos_flow_descriptions of the file src/smf/gsm-handler.c of the component SMF. Executing a manipulation of the argument n1SmMsg can lead to denial of service. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The pull request to fix this issue awaits acceptance.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:LAvailabilityLow
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
https://vuldb.com/vuln/362585
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https://vuldb.com/vuln/362585/cti
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https://vuldb.com/submit/808489
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Timeline
Published
May 11, 2026
Last Updated
May 12, 2026
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