Open5GS Diameter Rx pcrf-rx-path.c pcrf_rx_aar_cb buffer overflow
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · Low
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
A vulnerability was identified in Open5GS up to 2.7.1. This issue affects the function pcrf_rx_aar_cb of the file src/pcrf/pcrf-rx-path.c of the component Diameter Rx Handler. The manipulation of the argument num_of_media_component/num_of_sub 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.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- Poc
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Open5GS | 2.7.0; 2.7.1 | 2.7.2 | Patch available | CNA |
- Open5GS Vendor— Affected 2.7.0; 2.7.1 Fixed in 2.7.2 Patch available CNA
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Open5GS Fixed in 2.7.2
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2024-14044
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-pgwr-38c3-f9pj
References
Patch 2
Sources
- CVE-2024-14044 · CVE Program
- CVE-2024-14044 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-pgwr-38c3-f9pj · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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