CVE-2025-59174: High severity Ericsson Packet Core Controller (PCC) vulnerability

Published Jun 5, 2026
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Updated

Ericsson Packet Core Controller (PCC) versions prior to 1.39 contain a vulnerability where an attacker sending a large volume of specially crafted messages may cause service degradation.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Ericsson Packet Core Controller (PCC)<1.39
Ericsson Packet Core Controller<1.39

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Ericsson Packet Core Controller (PCC) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.39

Event History

Jun 5, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:44 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-59174?

CVE-2025-59174 has a medium severity rating of 6.5.

2

What type of attack is CVE-2025-59174 associated with?

CVE-2025-59174 is associated with an attack that can cause service degradation by sending a large volume of specially crafted messages.

3

How do I mitigate the risk of CVE-2025-59174?

To mitigate CVE-2025-59174, ensure that you are using Ericsson Packet Core Controller (PCC) version 1.39 or later.

4

What impact does CVE-2025-59174 have on the system?

CVE-2025-59174 can result in service degradation due to excessive message handling.

5

Are all versions of Ericsson Packet Core Controller (PCC) vulnerable to CVE-2025-59174?

Yes, all versions prior to 1.39 of Ericsson Packet Core Controller (PCC) are vulnerable to CVE-2025-59174.

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