CVE-2026-82587: Open5GS AMF namf-handler.c amf_namf_comm_decode_ue_mm_context_list memory corruption

Published Aug 30, 2026
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Updated

A vulnerability was determined in Open5GS up to 2.7.7. This vulnerability affects the function amfnamfcommdecodeuemmcontextlist of the file src/amf/namf-handler.c of the component AMF. This manipulation of the argument ueContext.mmContextList[].allowedNssai causes memory corruption. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Upgrading to version 2.8.0 is able to resolve this issue. Patch name: abf8a836564b966b5141110fc25ed413c4f17522. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Affected Software

1 affected component
open5gs AMF<2.8.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Open5GS AMF to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.8.0Patch abf8a836564b966b5141110fc25ed413c4f17522

Event History

Aug 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
May 11, 58633
Event
via NVD·05:22 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which deployments are affected?

Open5GS AMF deployments using versions up to and including 2.7.7 are affected. The vulnerable code is in the AMF component's namf-handler.c file.

2

What access does an attacker need?

The issue can be initiated remotely and has low attack complexity. The supplied severity vector indicates that the attacker needs low privileges and no user interaction.

3

Is public exploit information available?

Yes. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be used.

4

What should teams do to remediate the issue?

Upgrade the affected Open5GS AMF component to version 2.8.0. The identified patch is abf8a836564b966b5141110fc25ed413c4f17522.

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