Free5gc
CVE-2026-1973
MEDIUM
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
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3DescriptionCVE.org
A vulnerability was determined in Free5GC up to 4.1.0. The impacted element is the function establishPfcpSession of the component SMF. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.
AnalysisAI
Free5GC versions up to 4.1.0 contain a null pointer dereference in the SMF's establishPfcpSession function that can be triggered remotely without authentication, causing a denial of service. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available.
Technical ContextAI
Classified as CWE-404 (Improper Resource Shutdown or Release). Affects Free5Gc. A vulnerability was determined in Free5GC up to 4.1.0. The impacted element is the function establishPfcpSession of the component SMF. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.
RemediationAI
Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.
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View allSame technique Null Pointer Dereference
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