CVE-2026-8252 (GCVE-0-2026-8252)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-05-10 23:15 – Updated: 2026-05-10 23:15
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Title
Open5GS SMF smf_nsmf_handle_create_data_in_hsmf null pointer dereference
Summary
A vulnerability was determined in Open5GS up to 2.7.7. Affected is the function smf_nsmf_handle_create_data_in_hsmf of the component SMF. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
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Nomenclature
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