CVE-2023-37021: High severity open5gs vulnerability

Published Jan 22, 2025
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Updated

Open5GS MME version <= 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 Context Modification Failure 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-2023-37021?

CVE-2023-37021 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to lead to denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-37021?

To mitigate CVE-2023-37021, upgrade Open5GS MME to version 2.6.5 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2023-37021?

CVE-2023-37021 affects Open5GS MME versions up to and including 2.6.4.

4

Can CVE-2023-37021 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2023-37021 can be exploited remotely through a malformed ASN.1 packet over the S1AP interface.

5

What is the potential impact of CVE-2023-37021?

The potential impact of CVE-2023-37021 is that it can lead to repeated crashes of the MME, causing denial of service.

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