CVE-2023-37004: Medium severity open5gs vulnerability

Published Jan 22, 2025
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Updated

Open5GS MME versions <= 2.6.4 contain an assertion that can be remotely triggered via a malformed ASN.1 packet over the S1AP interface. An attacker may send an Initial Context Setup Response message missing a required MMEUES1APID field to repeatedly crash the MME, resulting in denial of service.

Affected Software

2 affected components
open5gs MME<=2.6.4
open5gs open5gs<=2.6.4

Event History

Jan 22, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-37004?

CVE-2023-37004 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-37004?

To fix CVE-2023-37004, update your Open5GS MME to a version greater than 2.6.4.

3

What impact does CVE-2023-37004 have on my system?

CVE-2023-37004 can lead to repeated crashes of the Open5GS MME, causing a denial of service.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-37004?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-37004 by sending a malformed ASN.1 packet over the S1AP interface.

5

Which versions of Open5GS MME are affected by CVE-2023-37004?

CVE-2023-37004 affects Open5GS MME versions up to and including 2.6.4.

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