5.3
MEDIUM
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.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

1.4

Exploitability Score :

3.9
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-5501 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Open5gs open5gs
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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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2025-5501 vulnerability over time.

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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
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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