CVE-2026-33063 Details
Description
free5GC is an open source 5G core network. free5GC AUSF prior to version 1.4.2 has is an Improper Null Check vulnerability leading to Denial of Service. All deployments of free5GC v4.0.1 using the AUSF UE authentication service (`/nausf-auth/v1/ue-authentications` endpoint) are affected. A remote attacker can cause the AUSF service to panic and crash by sending a crafted UE authentication request that triggers a nil interface conversion in the `GetSupiFromSuciSupiMap` function. This results in complete denial of service for the AUSF authentication service. The `GetSupiFromSuciSupiMap` function attempts to perform an interface conversion from `interface{}` to `*context.SuciSupiMap` without checking if the underlying value is nil. When `SuciSupiMap` is nil, the code panics with "interface conversion: interface {} is nil, not *context.SuciSupiMap". free5GC AUSF version 1.4.2 patches the issue. There is no direct workaround at the application level. The recommendation is to apply the provided patch or restrict access to the AUSF API to trusted sources only.
A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in free5GC AUSF versions prior to 1.4.2. The issue arises from an improper null check in the UE authentication service, specifically within the 'GetSupiFromSuciSupiMap' function. When the 'SuciSupiMap' is nil, the function attempts to perform an interface conversion, causing a panic and crashing the service. This vulnerability affects all deployments of free5GC v4.0.1 that use the AUSF UE authentication endpoint. A remote attacker can exploit this by sending a crafted authentication request that triggers the nil interface conversion, leading to a complete service outage for the AUSF authentication function.
Users are advised to upgrade to free5GC AUSF version 1.4.2 or later, where this vulnerability has been patched. The fix is available in the free5GC AUSF GitHub repository.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 20, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-476 | NULL Pointer Dereference | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| free5gc free5gc | < 1.4.2 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Mar 20, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |