A vulnerability was identified in Open5GS up to 2.7.1. (CVE-2024-14044)
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Open5GS up to version 2.7.1 in the Diameter Rx Handler component, specifically in the pcrf_rx_aar_cb function. This flaw is caused by improper handling of the arguments num_of_media_component and num_of_sub. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely. A public exploit is available. Upgrading to version 2.7.2 addresses this issue.
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Technical Summary
CVE-2024-14044 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in Open5GS affecting the pcrf_rx_aar_cb function within the Diameter Rx Handler (src/pcrf/pcrf-rx-path.c). The issue arises from manipulation of the arguments num_of_media_component and num_of_sub, leading to a buffer overflow condition. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable and a public exploit exists. The vulnerability is fixed in Open5GS version 2.7.2, with the patch identified by commit 87b4e4535c77ded627cdb6f4e4e2e3ea761f40b7.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to a buffer overflow, potentially causing denial of service or limited confidentiality and integrity impacts. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.3 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Open5GS to version 2.7.2 or later, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability. This is the recommended and effective remediation.
A vulnerability was identified in Open5GS up to 2.7.1. (CVE-2024-14044)
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Open5GS up to version 2.7.1 in the Diameter Rx Handler component, specifically in the pcrf_rx_aar_cb function. This flaw is caused by improper handling of the arguments num_of_media_component and num_of_sub. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely. A public exploit is available. Upgrading to version 2.7.2 addresses this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.3medium
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-14044 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in Open5GS affecting the pcrf_rx_aar_cb function within the Diameter Rx Handler (src/pcrf/pcrf-rx-path.c). The issue arises from manipulation of the arguments num_of_media_component and num_of_sub, leading to a buffer overflow condition. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable and a public exploit exists. The vulnerability is fixed in Open5GS version 2.7.2, with the patch identified by commit 87b4e4535c77ded627cdb6f4e4e2e3ea761f40b7.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to a buffer overflow, potentially causing denial of service or limited confidentiality and integrity impacts. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.3 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Open5GS to version 2.7.2 or later, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability. This is the recommended and effective remediation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-pgwr-38c3-f9pj
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2024-14044"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- LOW
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a7c9b67bf8831d539cdf2ec
Added to database: 08/12/2026, 16:12:23 UTC
Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 17:14:17 UTC
Last updated: 08/13/2026, 02:40:59 UTC
Views: 4
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