CVE-2023-37016

Description

Open5GS MME versions <= 2.6.4 contain an assertion that can be remotely triggered via a malformed ASN.1 packet over the S1AP interface. An attacker may send a `UE Context Modification Response` message missing a required `MME_UE_S1AP_ID` field to repeatedly crash the MME, resulting in denial of service.

CVSS v3.1 Score

8.6

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-617 CWE-617

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
open5gs	open5gs	< 2.6.4

References

Exploits

https://cellularsecurity.org/ransacked

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-37016? +

Open5GS MME versions <= 2.6.4 contain an assertion that can be remotely triggered via a malformed ASN.1 packet over the S1AP interface. An attacker may send a `UE Context Modification Response` message missing a required `MME_UE_S1AP_ID` field to repeatedly crash the MME, resulting in denial of service. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-37016? +

CVE-2023-37016 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.6 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-37016? +

CVE-2023-37016 affects products from open5gs, specifically: open5gs. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-37016? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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