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CVE-2024-40130: open5gs · Classic Buffer Overflow

Affects open5gsSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 11:42 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
9.8Critical
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 50% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 16 Jul 2024

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
GitHubopen5gs/open5gspkg:github/open5gs/open5gsOther threatsAffected
  • =2.6.4
Fixed in–

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AI-suggested

To mitigate CVE-2024-40130, organizations should immediately assess their open5gs deployments and isolate vulnerable instances from untrusted networks. Network segmentation should be enforced to limit exposure of the 5G core components. Deploy strict ingress filtering and firewall rules to restrict access to the open5gs management and control interfaces. Monitor logs and network traffic for unusual patterns indicative of exploitation attempts, such as unexpected crashes or anomalous packets targeting the /lib/core/abts.c functionality. Consider deploying runtime protections such as Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR), stack canaries, and memory protection mechanisms to reduce exploitation success. Conduct thorough code audits and fuzz testing on open5gs components to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities proactively. Finally, maintain an incident response plan tailored for telecommunication infrastructure compromises.

Description

open5gs v2.6.4 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow.via /lib/core/abts.c.

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