CVE-2023-37005: Medium severity open5gs vulnerability
Published Jan 22, 2025
·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 Failure 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-2023-37005?
The severity of CVE-2023-37005 is classified as critical due to potential denial of service attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2023-37005?
To fix CVE-2023-37005, upgrade Open5GS MME to version 2.6.5 or later.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2023-37005?
CVE-2023-37005 affects Open5GS MME versions 2.6.4 and earlier.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2023-37005 facilitate?
CVE-2023-37005 facilitates a denial of service attack by crashing the MME with a malformed ASN.1 packet.
5
Can CVE-2023-37005 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2023-37005 can be exploited remotely by sending specifically crafted packets to the S1AP interface.