CVE-2026-8288: Open5GS SMF gsm-handler.c denial of service

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

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges

Low

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Scope

Unchanged

Exploitation

Is it being used?

Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.4% · higher than 32% of CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet

CISA KEVNot listed

Ransomware campaign useNot known

Affected products

Which versions

OP

Open5GS · Open5gs

2.7.0; 2.7.1; 2.7.2; 2.7.3; 2.7.4; 2.7.5; +2 more · source: vendor, NVD