CVE-2026-15194: Use After Free in Open5GS
A security flaw has been discovered in Open5GS 2.7.7. This affects the function amf_context_final of the file src/amf/context.c of the component AMF. Performing a manipulation results in use after free. The attack is only possible with local access. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
Open5GS 2.7.7 contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the amf_context_final function within the src/amf/context.c file of the AMF component. This vulnerability can be triggered by a local attacker who can manipulate the function to cause use-after-free memory corruption. The vulnerability is assigned CVE-2026-15194 and has a CVSS 4.8 (medium severity). There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time. Exploit code has been publicly disclosed.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows a local attacker with limited privileges to cause use-after-free conditions, potentially leading to memory corruption. This could result in application instability or crashes. There is no indication of privilege escalation, remote exploitation, or data confidentiality/integrity impact from the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict local access to trusted users only to reduce risk. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-15194: Use After Free in Open5GS
Description
A security flaw has been discovered in Open5GS 2.7.7. This affects the function amf_context_final of the file src/amf/context.c of the component AMF. Performing a manipulation results in use after free. The attack is only possible with local access. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.8medium
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:open5gs:open5gs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
Open5GS 2.7.7 contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the amf_context_final function within the src/amf/context.c file of the AMF component. This vulnerability can be triggered by a local attacker who can manipulate the function to cause use-after-free memory corruption. The vulnerability is assigned CVE-2026-15194 and has a CVSS 4.8 (medium severity). There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time. Exploit code has been publicly disclosed.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows a local attacker with limited privileges to cause use-after-free conditions, potentially leading to memory corruption. This could result in application instability or crashes. There is no indication of privilege escalation, remote exploitation, or data confidentiality/integrity impact from the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict local access to trusted users only to reduce risk. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-09T05:54:06.487Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a4fd7da68715ace43c44400
Added to database: 07/09/2026, 17:18:18 UTC
Last enriched: 07/09/2026, 17:33:05 UTC
Last updated: 07/09/2026, 18:36:15 UTC
Views: 4
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