CVE-2026-8779 omec-project amf handler.go NGSetupRequest memory corruption
Remote attackers can trigger memory corruption in the AMF NGSetupRequest handler, potentially leading to code execution or service disruption.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-8779?
CVE-2026-8779 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in omec-project amf, published on 18 May 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was determined in omec-project amf up to 2.1.3-dev. Impacted is the function NGSetupRequest of the file ngap/handler.go. Executing a manipulation of the argument InformationElement can lead to memory corruption. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Upgrading to version 2.2.0 is recommended to address this issue. The affected component should be upgraded. The same pull request fixes multiple security issues.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-8779?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including github.com/omec-project/amf.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
github.com/omec-project/amf Go | All versions | None |
github.com/omec-project/amf Go | All versions | 2.2.0 |
github.com/omec-project/amf Go | All versions | 2.2.0 |
How do I fix CVE-2026-8779?
Upgrade github.com/omec-project/amf to 2.2.0 or later.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2026-8779 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-8779 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fxvj-wqv2-xgcq, GO-2026-5386.