Open5GS up to 2.7.3 NGAP PathSwitchRequest Message src/smf/ngap-handler.c ngap_handle_path_switch_request_transfer assertion

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Open5GS up to 2.7.3 and classified as problematic. 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. This manipulation causes assertion. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-5501. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

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 with an unknown input leads to a assertion vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-617. The product contains an assert() or similar statement that can be triggered by an attacker, which leads to an application exit or other behavior that is more severe than necessary. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-5501. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Applying the patch 2daa44adab762c47a8cef69cc984946973a845b3 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.

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Class: Assertion
CWE: CWE-617
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Patch: 2daa44adab762c47a8cef69cc984946973a845b3

Timelineinfo

06/03/2025 Advisory disclosed
06/03/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/13/2025 +10 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 3909
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2025-5501 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-5501
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-310915
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/03/2025 07:25
Updated: 06/13/2025 22:34
Changes: 06/03/2025 07:25 (60), 06/13/2025 22:34 (31)
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Submitter: SQ0409
Cache ID: 216::103

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