CVE-2024-51179: open5gs — Exploit

Description

An issue in Open 5GS v.2.7.1 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the Network Function Virtualizations (NFVs) such as the User Plane Function (UPF) and the Session Management Function (SMF), The Packet Data Unit (PDU) session establishment process.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-404 CWE-404

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
open5gs	open5gs	All

References

Exploits

https://github.com/Lakshmirnr/CVE-2024-51179

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-51179? +

An issue in Open 5GS v.2.7.1 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the Network Function Virtualizations (NFVs) such as the User Plane Function (UPF) and the Session Management Function (SMF), The Packet Data Unit (PDU) session establishment process. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-51179? +

CVE-2024-51179 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-51179? +

CVE-2024-51179 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-2024-51179? +

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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