CVE-2024-53827 Ericsson Packet Core Controller (PCC) - Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

High 7.5 Published Updated

An attacker can cause service degradation in Ericsson Packet Core Controller by sending a large volume of specially crafted messages.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-53827?

CVE-2024-53827 is a high-severity denial of service vulnerability in Ericsson Packet Core Controller, published on 16 May 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Ericsson Packet Core Controller (PCC) contains a vulnerability where an attacker sending a large volume of specially crafted messages may cause service degradation

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-53827?

How do I fix CVE-2024-53827?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-53827 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.

Is CVE-2024-53827 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-53827 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7986-gmrh-hq85.

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