Open5GS NSSF nnssf-handler.c denial of service
A flaw has been found in Open5GS up to 2.7.7. The affected element is the function nssf_nnrf_nsselection_handle_get_from_amf_or_vnssf of the file /src/nssf/nnssf-handler.c of the component NSSF. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
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- CVEs
- CVE-2026-8120
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- 3 Nov 2026, 16:12 UTC · Revision 1
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Open5GS NSSF nnssf-handler.c denial of service
core-osv · Original sourcePublished 8 May 2026, 00:15 UTC
A flaw has been found in Open5GS up to 2.7.7. The affected element is the function nssf_nnrf_nsselection_handle_get_from_amf_or_vnssf of the file /src/nssf/nnssf-handler.c of the component NSSF. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
osv:CVE-2026-8120
Complete source record
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