Open5GS up to 2.7.5 AMF Service src/amf/nsmf-handler.c amf_nsmf_pdusession_handle_release_sm_context assertion

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Open5GS up to 2.7.5. The impacted element is the function amf_nsmf_pdusession_handle_release_sm_context of the file src/amf/nsmf-handler.c of the component AMF Service. The manipulation results in assertion. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-8698. The attack needs to be approached locally. In addition, an exploit is available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Open5GS up to 2.7.5. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function amf_nsmf_pdusession_handle_release_sm_context of the file src/amf/nsmf-handler.c of the component AMF Service. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a assertion vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-617. The product contains an assert() or similar statement that can be triggered by an attacker, which leads to an application exit or other behavior that is more severe than necessary. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-8698. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Applying the patch 66bc558e417e70ae216ec155e4e81c14ae0ecf30 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-23959). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Assertion
CWE: CWE-617
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Patch: 66bc558e417e70ae216ec155e4e81c14ae0ecf30

Timelineinfo

08/07/2025 Advisory disclosed
08/07/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/08/2025 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 4012
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-8698 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-8698
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-319128
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 08/07/2025 12:55
Updated: 08/08/2025 02:23
Changes: 08/07/2025 12:55 (59), 08/07/2025 22:29 (1), 08/08/2025 02:23 (1)
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Submitter: SQ0409
Cache ID: 216::103

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