Open5GS up to 2.7.1 Diameter S6a Interface src/hss/hss-s6a-path.c hss_ogs_diam_s6a_air_cb/hss_ogs_diam_s6a_ulr_cb os.len stack-based overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Open5GS up to 2.7.1. This vulnerability affects the function hss_ogs_diam_s6a_air_cb/hss_ogs_diam_s6a_ulr_cb of the file src/hss/hss-s6a-path.c of the component Diameter S6a Interface. Executing a manipulation of the argument os.len can lead to stack-based overflow. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2024-14042. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Open5GS up to 2.7.1. This vulnerability affects the function hss_ogs_diam_s6a_air_cb/hss_ogs_diam_s6a_ulr_cb of the file src/hss/hss-s6a-path.c of the component Diameter S6a Interface. The manipulation of the argument os.len with an unknown input leads to a stack-based overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-121. A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function). As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-14042. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. 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.

Upgrading to version 2.7.2 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com. Applying the patch e89aa79efe629ae90f59dcdf8847c117d9a7da86 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Stack-based overflow
CWE: CWE-121 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Open5GS 2.7.2
Patch: e89aa79efe629ae90f59dcdf8847c117d9a7da86

Timelineinfo

08/09/2026 Advisory disclosed
08/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 3155
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-14042 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-14042
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-387280
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 08/09/2026 19:51
Changes: 08/09/2026 19:51 (63)
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Submitter: WeiYi
Cache ID: 216::103

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