CVE-2025-5501 | Open5GS up to 2.7.3 NGAP PathSwitchRequest Message src/smf/ngap-handler.c ngap_handle_path_switch_request_transfer assertion (Issue 3909)

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Open5GS up to 2.7.3. Affected by this vulnerability is the function ngap_handle_path_switch_request_transfer of the file src/smf/ngap-handler.c of the component NGAP PathSwitchRequest Message Handler. The manipulation leads to reachable assertion.

This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-5501. The attack can be launched remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.