CVE-2023-37012: 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 UE Message message missing a required PLMN Identity 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-2023-37012?
CVE-2023-37012 has a severity level that may lead to denial of service due to remote exploitation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2023-37012?
To fix CVE-2023-37012, upgrade Open5GS MME to version 2.6.5 or higher.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-37012?
CVE-2023-37012 affects all Open5GS MME versions up to and including 2.6.4.
4
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2023-37012?
CVE-2023-37012 is associated with a denial of service attack that can be triggered by malformed ASN.1 packets.
5
Can CVE-2023-37012 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2023-37012 can be exploited remotely through the S1AP interface.