CVE-2024-24431
CVE-2024-24431 is a high-severity vulnerability in Open5gs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-21850
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Open5gs
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A reachable assertion in the ogs_nas_emm_decode function of Open5GS v2.7.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted NAS packet with a zero-length EMM message length.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-24431?
- A reachable assertion in the ogs_nas_emm_decode function of Open5GS v2.7.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted NAS packet with a zero-length EMM message length.
- How severe is CVE-2024-24431?
- CVE-2024-24431 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-24431 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-24431?
- CVE-2024-24431 affects Open5gs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-24431?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-24431 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-24431 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21850.
- When was CVE-2024-24431 published?
- CVE-2024-24431 was published on 2024-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:open5gs:open5gs:2.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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