CVE-2023-23846: High severity open5gs vulnerability

Published Feb 1, 2023
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Updated

Due to insufficient length validation in the Open5GS GTP library versions prior to versions 2.4.13 and 2.5.7, when parsing extension headers in GPRS tunneling protocol (GPTv1-U) messages, a protocol payload with any extension header length set to zero causes an infinite loop. The affected process becomes immediately unresponsive, resulting in denial of service and excessive resource consumption. CVSS3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C

Affected Software

2 affected components
open5gs open5gs<2.4.13
open5gs open5gs=2.5.6

Event History

Feb 1, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-23846?

CVE-2023-23846 is a vulnerability in the Open5GS GTP library that allows for an infinite loop to occur when parsing extension headers in GPTv1-U messages.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-23846?

The severity of CVE-2023-23846 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.

3

Which versions of Open5GS are affected?

Open5GS versions prior to 2.4.13 and 2.5.7 are affected.

4

How can the CVE-2023-23846 vulnerability be exploited?

The vulnerability can be exploited by sending a protocol payload with any extension header length set to zero.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-23846?

Yes, upgrading to Open5GS versions 2.4.13 or 2.5.7 or later will fix the vulnerability.

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