CVE-2025-8801
Open5GS AMF gmm-sm.c gmm_state_exception denial of service
Description
A vulnerability was found in Open5GS up to 2.7.5. This affects the function gmm_state_exception of the file src/amf/gmm-sm.c of the component AMF. The manipulation leads to denial of service. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 2.7.6 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is f47f2bd4f7274295c5fbb19e2f806753d183d09a. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 10, 2025, 9:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 15, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade Open5GS to version 2.7.6.
- Apply the patch f47f2bd4f7274295c5fbb19e2f806753d183d09a.
- Update the affected AMF component.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-8801.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/ZHENGHAOHELLO/BugReport/blob/main/CVE-2025-8801 | |
| https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/commit/f47f2bd4f7274295c5fbb19e2f806753d183d09a | Patch |
| https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/3977 | Issue Tracking |
| https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/3977#issuecomment-3052575886 | Issue Tracking |
| https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/releases/tag/v2.7.6 | Release Notes |
| https://github.com/user-attachments/files/21095572/nudm-sdm.zip | Exploit |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.319329 | Permissions Required VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.319329 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.626118 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/3977 | Issue Tracking |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-8801 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-8801
weaknesses.
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Aug. 15, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Open5GS up to 2.7.5. This affects the function gmm_state_exception of the file src/amf/gmm-sm.c of the component AMF. The manipulation leads to denial of service. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 2.7.6 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is f47f2bd4f7274295c5fbb19e2f806753d183d09a. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. A vulnerability was found in Open5GS up to 2.7.5. This affects the function gmm_state_exception of the file src/amf/gmm-sm.c of the component AMF. The manipulation leads to denial of service. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 2.7.6 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is f47f2bd4f7274295c5fbb19e2f806753d183d09a. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. Added Reference https://github.com/ZHENGHAOHELLO/BugReport/blob/main/CVE-2025-8801 -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 13, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:open5gs:open5gs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2.7.6 Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/commit/f47f2bd4f7274295c5fbb19e2f806753d183d09a Types: Patch Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/3977 Types: Issue Tracking Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/3977 Types: Issue Tracking Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/3977#issuecomment-3052575886 Types: Issue Tracking Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/releases/tag/v2.7.6 Types: Release Notes Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/user-attachments/files/21095572/nudm-sdm.zip Types: Exploit Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.319329 Types: Permissions Required, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?id.319329 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?submit.626118 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 12, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/3977 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 10, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Open5GS up to 2.7.5. This affects the function gmm_state_exception of the file src/amf/gmm-sm.c of the component AMF. The manipulation leads to denial of service. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 2.7.6 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is f47f2bd4f7274295c5fbb19e2f806753d183d09a. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P) Added CWE CWE-404 Added Reference https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/commit/f47f2bd4f7274295c5fbb19e2f806753d183d09a Added Reference https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/3977 Added Reference https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/3977#issuecomment-3052575886 Added Reference https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/releases/tag/v2.7.6 Added Reference https://github.com/user-attachments/files/21095572/nudm-sdm.zip Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.319329 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.319329 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.626118