CVE-2023-37007: 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 a Handover Cancel 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-2023-37007?

CVE-2023-37007 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-37007?

To fix CVE-2023-37007, upgrade Open5GS MME to a version higher than 2.6.4.

3

What vulnerabilities are addressed in Open5GS MME version 2.6.5?

Open5GS MME version 2.6.5 addresses the denial of service vulnerability described in CVE-2023-37007.

4

Can CVE-2023-37007 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2023-37007 can be exploited remotely via malformed ASN.1 packets.

5

What are the consequences of CVE-2023-37007 exploitation?

Exploitation of CVE-2023-37007 can lead to repeated crashes of the MME, resulting in service outages.

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