CVE-2024-53828: Ericsson Packet Core Controller (PCC) versions prior to 1.38 contain a vulnerability where an attacker sending

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-53828?

packet core controller: upgrade to newer than 1.38. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-53828 being exploited?

CVE-2024-53828 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-53828 affect?

CVE-2024-53828 affects packet core controller. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Ericsson Packet Core Controller (PCC) versions prior to 1.38 contain a vulnerability where an attacker sending a large volume of specially crafted messages may cause service degradation.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-53828?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-53828 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting packet core controller. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Ericsson Packet Core Controller (PCC) versions prior to 1.38 contain a vulnerability where an attacker sending a large volume of specially crafted messages may cause service degradation.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-228
Published	2026-04-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Ericsson · Vendor: ericsson

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-01 10:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ericsson packet core controller UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.38

Fixed in: newer than 1.38

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy packet-core-controller || rpm -q packet-core-controller || packet-core-controller --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.38 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade packet-core-controller

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade packet-core-controller

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-53828?

packet core controller: upgrade to newer than 1.38. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-53828 being exploited?

CVE-2024-53828 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-53828 affect?

CVE-2024-53828 affects packet core controller. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Ericsson Packet Core Controller (PCC) versions prior to 1.38 contain a vulnerability where an attacker sending a large volume of specially crafted messages may cause service degradation.

How urgent is CVE-2024-53828?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Ericsson vulnerabilities

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