CVE-2023-37018: High severity open5gs vulnerability

Published Jan 22, 2025
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Updated

Open5GS MME versions <= 2.6.4 contains an assertion that can be remotely triggered via a malformed ASN.1 packet over the S1AP interface. An attacker may send a UE Capability Info Indication 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-2023-37018?

CVE-2023-37018 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability, which can significantly disrupt system availability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-37018?

To mitigate CVE-2023-37018, upgrade to a version of Open5GS MME that is greater than 2.6.4, where this vulnerability is addressed.

3

What versions of Open5GS MME are affected by CVE-2023-37018?

CVE-2023-37018 affects Open5GS MME versions up to and including 2.6.4.

4

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2023-37018?

CVE-2023-37018 can be exploited by sending malformed ASN.1 packets over the S1AP interface to repeatedly crash the MME.

5

What impact does CVE-2023-37018 have on users?

Exploitation of CVE-2023-37018 can lead to denial of service, impairing user access and operation of the Open5GS MME.

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