Open5GS up to 2.7.7 AUSF nausf-handler.c ogs_timer_add denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Open5GS up to 2.7.7. Affected by this issue is the function ogs_timer_add in the library /src/ausf/nausf-handler.c of the component AUSF. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-8745. The attack can be launched remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Open5GS up to 2.7.7. Affected is the function ogs_timer_add in the library /src/ausf/nausf-handler.c of the component AUSF. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-8745. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Technical details and a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-30693). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.9

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

05/16/2026 Advisory disclosed
05/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/21/2026 +5 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 4472
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-8745 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-8745
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-364332
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 05/16/2026 14:43
Updated: 05/21/2026 14:33
Changes: 05/16/2026 14:43 (57), 05/17/2026 13:07 (1), 05/21/2026 14:33 (41)
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Submitter: ZiyuLin
Cache ID: 216::103

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