CVE-2023-37009: 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 Notification 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-2023-37009?

CVE-2023-37009 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote denial of service attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-37009?

To fix CVE-2023-37009, upgrade Open5GS MME to version 2.6.5 or later.

3

What kind of attack is CVE-2023-37009 associated with?

CVE-2023-37009 is associated with denial of service attacks through malformed ASN.1 packets.

4

Which versions of Open5GS MME are affected by CVE-2023-37009?

Open5GS MME versions up to and including 2.6.4 are affected by CVE-2023-37009.

5

What impact does CVE-2023-37009 have on Open5GS MME?

CVE-2023-37009 can cause the Open5GS MME to crash repeatedly, leading to service disruption.

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