CVE-2023-37023: High severity open5gs vulnerability

Published Jan 22, 2025
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Updated

Open5GS MME versions <= 2.6.4 contain a reachable assertion in the Uplink NAS Transport packet handler. A packet missing its MMEUES1APID field causes Open5gs to crash; an attacker may repeatedly send such packets to cause 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-2023-37023?

CVE-2023-37023 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to the potential for crashes caused by malformed packets.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-37023?

To mitigate CVE-2023-37023, upgrade Open5GS MME to version 2.6.5 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2023-37023?

CVE-2023-37023 affects Open5GS MME versions 2.6.4 and earlier.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2023-37023 enable?

CVE-2023-37023 enables a denial of service attack where an attacker can crash the Open5GS MME.

5

Can CVE-2023-37023 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2023-37023 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted packets that lack the required MME_UE_S1AP_ID field.

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