A vulnerability was detected in Open5GS 2.8.0. (CVE-2026-78157)
A vulnerability in Open5GS 2.8.0 affects the Rx AA-Request Handler component, specifically the function pcrf_rx_aar_cb. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause an out-of-bounds read by manipulating input. The issue is identified as CVE-2026-78157 and has a CVSS score of 7.4. A patch has been created to address this vulnerability, but no explicit patch link or vendor advisory is provided in the data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-78157 is a vulnerability in Open5GS version 2.8.0 affecting the function pcrf_rx_aar_cb in src/pcrf/pcrf-rx-path.c within the Rx AA-Request Handler component. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to trigger an out-of-bounds read through crafted input manipulation. This is classified under CWE-119 (Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer). The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.4, indicating a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with low attack complexity and requiring low privileges but no user interaction. A patch identified by commit c18dc6938bf63cc7374315d3dca303d92066e746 is recommended to fix the issue. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform out-of-bounds reads, which can lead to partial disclosure of memory contents, potentially affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The CVSS score of 7.4 reflects significant impact but requires low privileges and no user interaction. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch has been created to address this vulnerability (commit c18dc6938bf63cc7374315d3dca303d92066e746). It is recommended to apply this patch to Open5GS 2.8.0 to remediate the issue. Since no vendor advisory or official patch link is provided, users should monitor the official Open5GS repositories or vendor channels for the patch and apply it promptly. Patch status is not yet confirmed by a vendor advisory; check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
A vulnerability was detected in Open5GS 2.8.0. (CVE-2026-78157)
Description
A vulnerability in Open5GS 2.8.0 affects the Rx AA-Request Handler component, specifically the function pcrf_rx_aar_cb. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause an out-of-bounds read by manipulating input. The issue is identified as CVE-2026-78157 and has a CVSS score of 7.4. A patch has been created to address this vulnerability, but no explicit patch link or vendor advisory is provided in the data.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.4high
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-78157 is a vulnerability in Open5GS version 2.8.0 affecting the function pcrf_rx_aar_cb in src/pcrf/pcrf-rx-path.c within the Rx AA-Request Handler component. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to trigger an out-of-bounds read through crafted input manipulation. This is classified under CWE-119 (Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer). The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.4, indicating a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with low attack complexity and requiring low privileges but no user interaction. A patch identified by commit c18dc6938bf63cc7374315d3dca303d92066e746 is recommended to fix the issue. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform out-of-bounds reads, which can lead to partial disclosure of memory contents, potentially affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The CVSS score of 7.4 reflects significant impact but requires low privileges and no user interaction. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch has been created to address this vulnerability (commit c18dc6938bf63cc7374315d3dca303d92066e746). It is recommended to apply this patch to Open5GS 2.8.0 to remediate the issue. Since no vendor advisory or official patch link is provided, users should monitor the official Open5GS repositories or vendor channels for the patch and apply it promptly. Patch status is not yet confirmed by a vendor advisory; check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-65jg-mq47-hgxf
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-78157"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- LOW
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a8c4c7dacd9273b499c1008
Added to database: 08/24/2026, 13:51:57 UTC
Last enriched: 08/24/2026, 14:31:39 UTC
Last updated: 08/25/2026, 02:51:59 UTC
Views: 5
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