Ella Core panics when processing a crafted NGAP LocationReport message in github.com/ellanetworks/core
Ella Core panics when processing a crafted NGAP LocationReport message in github.com/ellanetworks/core
02 / AFFECTED SOFTWARE
Affected packages
36 explicit affected versions
03 / CONNECTIONS
Connected vulnerabilities
04 / EVIDENCE
Source records
Ella Core is a 5G core designed for private networks. Versions prior to 1.7.0 panic when processing a specially crafted NGAP LocationReport message. An attacker able to send crafted NGAP messages to Ella Core can crash the process, causing service disruption for all connected subscribers. Version 1.7.0 adds guards in NGAP Location Report handler.
## Summary Ella Core panics when processing a specially crafted NGAP LocationReport message. ## Impact An attacker able to send crafted NGAP messages to Ella Core can crash the process, causing service disruption for all connected subscribers. ## Fix Add guards in NGAP Location Report handler.
Ella Core panics when processing a crafted NGAP LocationReport message in github.com/ellanetworks/core
05 / REFERENCES
Further evidence
- https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2026/33xxx/CVE-2026-33903.json
- https://github.com/ellanetworks/core/commit/ec77a2ad4508f8488cb356fd45b2f1efd92587f8
- https://github.com/ellanetworks/core/releases/tag/v1.7.0
- https://github.com/ellanetworks/core/security/advisories/GHSA-f2f3-9cx3-wcmf
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-33903
- https://github.com/ellanetworks/core