CVE-2026-78157 (GCVE-0-2026-78157)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-08-24 00:00 – Updated: 2026-08-24 18:06 X_Open Source
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Open5GS Rx AA-Request pcrf-rx-path.c pcrf_rx_aar_cb out-of-bounds
Summary
A vulnerability was detected in Open5GS 2.8.0. This affects the function pcrf_rx_aar_cb of the file src/pcrf/pcrf-rx-path.c of the component Rx AA-Request Handler. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds read. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The patch is named c18dc6938bf63cc7374315d3dca303d92066e746. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-08-24 18:05 UTC
Assigner
References
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|---|---|
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/394540 | vdb-entrytechnical-description |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/394540/cti | signaturepermissions-required |
| https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-78157 | third-party-advisory |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/882953 | third-party-advisory |
| https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/4663 | issue-tracking |
| https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/commit/c18dc69… | patch |
| https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/ | product |
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