CVE-2026-2523 (GCVE-0-2026-2523)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-02-16 00:02 – Updated: 2026-02-16 00:02
VLAI?
Title
Open5GS SMF gn-handler.c smf_gn_handle_create_pdp_context_request assertion
Summary
A vulnerability was detected in Open5GS up to 2.7.6. The affected element is the function smf_gn_handle_create_pdp_context_request of the file /src/smf/gn-handler.c of the component SMF. The manipulation results in reachable assertion. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
Severity ?
CWE
- CWE-617 - Reachable Assertion
Assigner
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Impacted products
Credits
LinZiyu (VulDB User)
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Sightings
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Nomenclature
- Seen: The vulnerability was mentioned, discussed, or observed by the user.
- Confirmed: The vulnerability has been validated from an analyst's perspective.
- Published Proof of Concept: A public proof of concept is available for this vulnerability.
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- Patched: The vulnerability was observed as successfully patched by the user who reported the sighting.
- Not exploited: The vulnerability was not observed as exploited by the user who reported the sighting.
- Not confirmed: The user expressed doubt about the validity of the vulnerability.
- Not patched: The vulnerability was not observed as successfully patched by the user who reported the sighting.
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