CVE-2024-24457: Medium severity athonet mme vulnerability

Published Nov 15, 2024
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Updated

An invalid memory access when handling the ProtocolIEID field of E-RAB Setup List Context SURes messages in Athonet vEPC MME v11.4.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) to the cellular network by repeatedly initiating connections and sending a crafted payload.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Athonet vEPC MME

Event History

Nov 15, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
May 8, 57623
Event
via MITRE·12:16 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-24457?

CVE-2024-24457 has been rated with a high severity level due to its potential to cause a Denial of Service to cellular networks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-24457?

To mitigate CVE-2024-24457, it is advisable to update the Athonet vEPC MME software to the latest patched version.

3

What vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2024-24457?

CVE-2024-24457 is associated with potential Denial of Service attacks through invalid memory access in E-RAB Setup List Context SURes messages.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2024-24457?

Athonet vEPC MME users, specifically those using version 11.4.0, are affected by CVE-2024-24457.

5

What can an attacker do with CVE-2024-24457?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2024-24457 by initiating connections and sending crafted payloads to disrupt cellular network services.

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