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Open5GS MME esm-build.c memory corruption

Type: advisorySources: OSV

A security vulnerability has been detected in Open5GS up to 2.7.6. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /src/mme/esm-build.c of the component MME. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Products
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Affected versions
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Fixed versions
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CVEs
CVE-2026-2522
Confirmed fixed CVEs
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Updated in this feed
4 Nov 2026, 05:13 UTC · Revision 1

Source evidence

Open5GS MME esm-build.c memory corruption

core-osv · Original source

Published 15 Feb 2026, 23:32 UTC

A security vulnerability has been detected in Open5GS up to 2.7.6. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /src/mme/esm-build.c of the component MME. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

osv:CVE-2026-2522
Complete source record
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