CVE-2026-25659
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Improper Input Handling in Ericsson Packet Core Gateway

Publication date: 2026-06-05

Last updated on: 2026-06-08

Assigner: Ericsson

Description
Ericsson Packet Core Gateway (PCG) versions prior to 1.30 contain an Improper Handling of Missing Values (CWE-230) vulnerability where an attacker continuously sending a specially crafted message can cause service degradation. The impact continues as long the attack persists but the system recovers from the crashes when the attack stops.
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Published
2026-06-05
Last Modified
2026-06-08
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2026-06-25
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2026-06-05
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-24
NVD
CVE-2026-25659
EUVD
EUVD-2026-34823
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Vendor Product Version / Range
ericsson packet_core_gateway to 1.30 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-230 The product does not handle or incorrectly handles when a parameter, field, or argument name is specified, but the associated value is missing, i.e. it is empty, blank, or null.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in Ericsson Packet Core Gateway (PCG) versions prior to 1.30. It is caused by improper handling of missing values (CWE-230). An attacker can exploit this by continuously sending specially crafted messages, which leads to service degradation. The system experiences impact only while the attack is ongoing and recovers once the attack stops.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can cause service degradation in the affected Ericsson Packet Core Gateway systems. This means that the performance or availability of the service may be reduced or interrupted as long as the attacker continues the attack. However, the system recovers from these issues once the attack ceases.

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