CVE-2024-14044: Open5GS Diameter Rx pcrf-rx-path.c pcrf_rx_aar_cb buffer overflow

Published Aug 12, 2026
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Updated

A vulnerability was identified in Open5GS up to 2.7.1. This issue affects the function pcrfrxaarcb of the file src/pcrf/pcrf-rx-path.c of the component Diameter Rx Handler. The manipulation of the argument numofmediacomponent/numofsub leads to buffer overflow. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. Upgrading to version 2.7.2 is capable of addressing this issue. The identifier of the patch is 87b4e4535c77ded627cdb6f4e4e2e3ea761f40b7. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Affected Software

1 affected component
open5gs open5gs<=2.7.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Open5GS (Diameter Rx Handler: src/pcrf/pcrf-rx-path.c pcrf_rx_aar_cb) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.7.2Patch 87b4e4535c77ded627cdb6f4e4e2e3ea761f40b7

Event History

Aug 12, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:17 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Dec 17, 58581
Event
via NVD·10:04 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-14044?

CVE-2024-14044 is rated with a medium severity score of 6.3.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-14044?

To mitigate CVE-2024-14044, update Open5GS to version 2.7.2 or later.

3

What components are affected by CVE-2024-14044?

CVE-2024-14044 affects the Diameter Rx Handler in the Open5GS software.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-14044?

CVE-2024-14044 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2024-14044?

CVE-2024-14044 may lead to a buffer overflow that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

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CVE-2024-14044 - Open5GS Diameter Rx pcrf-rx-path.c pcrf_rx_aar_cb buffer overflow - SecAlerts