CVE-2026-4988: Denial of Service in Open5GS
A security flaw has been discovered in Open5GS 2.7.6. This issue affects the function smf_gx_cca_cb/smf_gy_cca_cb/smf_s6b of the component CCA Message Handler. The manipulation results in denial of service. The attack may be launched remotely. Attacks of this nature are highly complex. The exploitability is assessed as difficult. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Open5GS 2.7.6 impacts the CCA Message Handler functions smf_gx_cca_cb, smf_gy_cca_cb, and smf_s6b. An attacker can remotely manipulate these functions to trigger a denial of service condition. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.3 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction needed, and low impact on availability. The exploit is publicly known but difficult to execute. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in denial of service, potentially disrupting Open5GS network functions relying on the affected CCA Message Handler components. The impact is limited to availability degradation. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity compromise. The attack complexity is high, reducing the likelihood of widespread exploitation despite the public exploit availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider restricting network access to the affected Open5GS services to trusted sources only and monitor for unusual service disruptions. Avoid deploying version 2.7.6 in exposed environments if possible.
CVE-2026-4988: Denial of Service in Open5GS
Description
A security flaw has been discovered in Open5GS 2.7.6. This issue affects the function smf_gx_cca_cb/smf_gy_cca_cb/smf_s6b of the component CCA Message Handler. The manipulation results in denial of service. The attack may be launched remotely. Attacks of this nature are highly complex. The exploitability is assessed as difficult. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Open5GS 2.7.6 impacts the CCA Message Handler functions smf_gx_cca_cb, smf_gy_cca_cb, and smf_s6b. An attacker can remotely manipulate these functions to trigger a denial of service condition. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.3 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction needed, and low impact on availability. The exploit is publicly known but difficult to execute. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in denial of service, potentially disrupting Open5GS network functions relying on the affected CCA Message Handler components. The impact is limited to availability degradation. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity compromise. The attack complexity is high, reducing the likelihood of widespread exploitation despite the public exploit availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider restricting network access to the affected Open5GS services to trusted sources only and monitor for unusual service disruptions. Avoid deploying version 2.7.6 in exposed environments if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-27T12:55:11.605Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69c6fa4f3c064ed76ffa5f2a
Added to database: 3/27/2026, 9:44:47 PM
Last enriched: 4/4/2026, 11:00:47 AM
Last updated: 5/11/2026, 8:31:22 AM
Views: 85
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