CVE-2023-37017: High 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 an S1Setup Request message missing a required Global eNB ID 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-2023-37017?

CVE-2023-37017 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to the potential for remote crashes of the Open5GS MME.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-37017?

To mitigate CVE-2023-37017, update the Open5GS MME to a version later than 2.6.4.

3

Which versions of Open5GS MME are affected by CVE-2023-37017?

CVE-2023-37017 affects Open5GS MME versions up to and including 2.6.4.

4

What kind of attack exploits CVE-2023-37017?

CVE-2023-37017 can be exploited by sending a malformed ASN.1 `S1Setup Request` message missing the required `Global eNB ID`.

5

Can CVE-2023-37017 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2023-37017 can be exploited remotely via the S1AP interface.

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