CVE-2025-5501
Open5GS NGAP PathSwitchRequest Message Handler Remote Assertion Vulnerability
Description
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Open5GS up to 2.7.3. Affected by this vulnerability is the function ngap_handle_path_switch_request_transfer of the file src/smf/ngap-handler.c of the component NGAP PathSwitchRequest Message Handler. The manipulation leads to reachable assertion. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The patch is named 2daa44adab762c47a8cef69cc984946973a845b3. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.
INFO
Published Date :
June 3, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 13, 2025, 7:36 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
1.4
Exploitability Score :
3.9
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-5501.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/commit/2daa44adab762c47a8cef69cc984946973a845b3 | Patch |
| https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/3909 | Exploit Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/3909#issuecomment-2926682623 | Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/user-attachments/files/20362183/AMF.crash.due.to.pathswitchrequest.zip | Not Applicable |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.310915 | Permissions Required VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.310915 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.582265 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/3909 | Exploit Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 13, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:open5gs:open5gs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 2.7.3 Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/commit/2daa44adab762c47a8cef69cc984946973a845b3 Types: Patch Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/3909 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/3909 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/3909#issuecomment-2926682623 Types: Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/user-attachments/files/20362183/AMF.crash.due.to.pathswitchrequest.zip Types: Not Applicable Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.310915 Types: Permissions Required, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?id.310915 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?submit.582265 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 03, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/3909 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 03, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Open5GS up to 2.7.3. Affected by this vulnerability is the function ngap_handle_path_switch_request_transfer of the file src/smf/ngap-handler.c of the component NGAP PathSwitchRequest Message Handler. The manipulation leads to reachable assertion. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The patch is named 2daa44adab762c47a8cef69cc984946973a845b3. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P) Added CWE CWE-617 Added Reference https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/commit/2daa44adab762c47a8cef69cc984946973a845b3 Added Reference https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/3909 Added Reference https://github.com/open5gs/open5gs/issues/3909#issuecomment-2926682623 Added Reference https://github.com/user-attachments/files/20362183/AMF.crash.due.to.pathswitchrequest.zip Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.310915 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.310915 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.582265
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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