CVE-2024-51179

Name: CVE-2024-51179
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-12T22:15:15.46+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-51179 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue in Open 5GS v.2.7.1 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the Network Function Virtualizations (NFVs) such as the User Plane Function (UPF) and the Session Management Function (SMF), The Packet Data Unit (PDU) session establishment process.. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue in Open 5GS v.2.7.1 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the Network Function Virtualizations (NFVs) such as the User Plane Function (UPF) and the Session Management Function (SMF), The Packet Data Unit (PDU) session establishment process.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.03%

59.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-404

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Open5gs	Open5gs	2.7.1

References

https://github.com/Lakshmirnr/CVE-2024-51179Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 12, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-51179?

How severe is CVE-2024-51179?

CVE-2024-51179 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-51179?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST