# CVE-2025-8799: Open5GS AMF npcf-build.c amf\_nsmf\_pdusession\_build\_create\_sm\_context denial of service

- Severity: CVSS 6.9 (Medium), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=poc, automatable=yes, technicalImpact=partial
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fix: a fix or patch is referenced
- Published: 2025-08-10 · Updated: 2025-08-15

## Affected

- n/a Open5GS: 2.7.0, 2.7.1, 2.7.2, 2.7.3, 2.7.4, 2.7.5

## Description

A vulnerability was identified in Open5GS up to 2.7.5. Affected by this vulnerability is the function amf_npcf_am_policy_control_build_create/amf_nsmf_pdusession_build_create_sm_context of the file src/amf/npcf-build.c of the component AMF. The manipulation leads to denial of service. The attack can be launched 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 patch is named cf63dd63197bf61a4b041aa364ba6a6199ab15e4. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a Open5GS, apply the referenced fix per the references below.
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## References

- https://vuldb.com/?id.319327
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.319327
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.626112
- https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/3979
- https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/3979#issuecomment-3054369376
- https://github.com/user-attachments/files/21104682/5g_amf_crash_ran.zip
- https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/commit/cf63dd63197bf61a4b041aa364ba6a6199ab15e4
- https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/releases/tag/v2.7.6
- https://github.com/ZHENGHAOHELLO/BugReport/blob/main/CVE-2025-8799

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