Memory Corruption Vulnerability in OMEC Project AMF from OMEC
CVE-2026-8779

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Omec-project

Status
Amf
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 May 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-8779?

A vulnerability has been identified in the OMEC Project AMF which affects the NGSetupRequest function found in the file ngap/handler.go. This issue can be exploited remotely through a manipulation of the InformationElement argument, resulting in memory corruption. This exploit has been publicly disclosed, and users are strongly advised to upgrade to version 2.2.0 to remediate this issue. The current pull request not only addresses this specific vulnerability but also rectifies multiple other security concerns within the component.

Affected Version(s)

amf 2.1.3-dev

amf 2.2.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-8779 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/364403
vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/vuln/364403/cti
signaturepermissions-required
https://vuldb.com/submit/811616
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

shovon0203 (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
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