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Workshop · DEF CON 34
Challenge Simulator · Section 1

IMSI Lookup Simulator

Use sigtran-shell (2G/SS7) or diameter-cli (4G/5G) to retrieve the IMSI from the simulated HLR/HSS. Watch the protocol stack animate as the request traverses the network.

Challenge MSISDN
+1 (408) 555-3721
2G/3G · HLR Address (GT)
13105550100
4G/5G · HSS Hostname
hss.workshop.local
Objective
Send the correct command → extract IMSI → submit as flag
sigtran-shell — 2G/SS7 Mode ● CONNECTED
sigtran-shell> 
Quick Commands
Protocol Stack · SS7 / MAP (2G)
SIGTRAN transport over IP · MTP-1 through MAP
CLIENT NODE
sigtran-shell client
REMOTE HLR
Home Location Register
SS7 NET
SIGTRAN
Layers:
Application
Protocol
Session/Routing
Transport
Network
Round-trip Timing
Encap: —
Transit: —
Process: —
Return: —
Flag Submission

Submit Your IMSI

Once you've retrieved the IMSI via either the 2G or 4G/5G command, enter it below. The IMSI is your flag.