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RANsacked: Over 100 Security Flaws Found in LTE and 5G Network Implementations

RANsacked: Over 100 Security Flaws Found in LTE and 5G Network Implementations

Jan 24, 2025 Telecom Security / Vulnerability
A group of academics has disclosed details of over 100 security vulnerabilities impacting LTE and 5G implementations that could be exploited by an attacker to disrupt access to service and even gain a foothold into the cellular core network. The 119 vulnerabilities , assigned 97 unique CVE identifiers, span seven LTE implementations – Open5GS , Magma , OpenAirInterface , Athonet , SD-Core , NextEPC , srsRAN – and three 5G implementations – Open5GS, Magma, OpenAirInterface, according to researchers from the University of Florida and North Carolina State University. The findings have been detailed in a study titled "RANsacked: A Domain-Informed Approach for Fuzzing LTE and 5G RAN-Core Interfaces." "Every one of the >100 vulnerabilities discussed below can be used to persistently disrupt all cellular communications (phone calls, messaging and data) at a city-wide level," the researchers said. "An attacker can continuously crash the Mobility Management En...
5 Must-Know Facts about 5G Network Security and Its Cloud Benefits

5 Must-Know Facts about 5G Network Security and Its Cloud Benefits

May 26, 2023 Network Security / Cloud Security
5G is a game changer for mobile connectivity, including mobile connectivity to the cloud. The technology provides high speed and low latency when connecting smartphones and IoT devices to cloud infrastructure. 5G networks are a critical part of all infrastructure layers between the end user and the end service; these networks transmit sensitive data that can be vital for governments and businesses, not to mention individuals. As a result, 5G networks are a prime target for attackers. For this reason, cybersecurity has been a key consideration in developing the 5G standard. 5G encompasses robust security features that guarantee confidentiality, integrity, and availability of network services and user data. In this article, Seva Vayner, Product Owner of  Gcore's Edge Cloud service , gives a deep dive into five of 5 G's cutting-edge security measures. He also delves into the pivotal performance capabilities of 5G, accompanied by use cases that demonstrate how contemporary, cloud...
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