CVE-2023-37038: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Jan 21, 2025
·Updated
A Null pointer dereference vulnerability in the Mobile Management Entity (MME) in Magma <= 1.8.0 (fixed in v1.9 commit 08472ba98b8321f802e95f5622fa90fec2dea486) allows network-adjacent attackers to crash the MME via an S1AP Uplink NAS Transport packet missing an expected MMEUES1APID field.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Magma Mobile Management Entity (MME)<=1.8.0
linuxfoundation Magma<=1.8.0
Event History
Jan 21, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-37038?
CVE-2023-37038 has a medium severity level due to its potential to crash the Mobile Management Entity.
2
How do I fix CVE-2023-37038?
To fix CVE-2023-37038, upgrade the Mobile Management Entity to version 1.9 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2023-37038?
CVE-2023-37038 affects users of Magma Mobile Management Entity versions up to and including 1.8.0.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-37038?
CVE-2023-37038 is classified as a Null pointer dereference vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2023-37038 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2023-37038 can be exploited by network-adjacent attackers.