CVE-2023-37006: 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 a Handover Request Ack 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-2023-37006?
CVE-2023-37006 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2023-37006?
To fix CVE-2023-37006, update Open5GS MME to a version higher than 2.6.4.
3
Which versions of Open5GS MME are affected by CVE-2023-37006?
Open5GS MME versions up to and including 2.6.4 are affected by CVE-2023-37006.
4
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2023-37006?
CVE-2023-37006 is associated with a remote denial of service attack caused by malformed ASN.1 packets.
5
What impact does CVE-2023-37006 have on the system?
The impact of CVE-2023-37006 is that it can cause the MME to repeatedly crash, leading to service disruption.