Free5GC up to 4.1.0 pfcp_reports.go identityTriggerType null pointer dereference
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Free5GC up to 4.1.0. Affected is the function identityTriggerType of the file pfcp_reports.go. This manipulation causes null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-1975. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present.
It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.
Details
A vulnerability has been found in Free5GC up to 4.1.0 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function identityTriggerType of the file pfcp_reports.go. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. As an impact it is known to affect availability.
The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-1975. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.
It is possible to download the exploit at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.
Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-5603). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
Product
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Version
Website
- Product: https://github.com/free5gc/free5gc/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.0VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.9
VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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NVD Base Score: 7.5
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CNA Base Score: 5.3
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Exploiting
Class: Null pointer dereferenceCWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔒
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: PatchStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔒
Patch: github.com
Timeline
02/05/2026 Advisory disclosed02/05/2026 VulDB entry created
02/09/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Product: github.comAdvisory: 814
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-1975 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-1975
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-344497
EUVD: 🔒
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 02/05/2026 14:39Updated: 02/09/2026 17:03
Changes: 02/05/2026 14:39 (57), 02/06/2026 06:34 (31), 02/07/2026 14:37 (1), 02/09/2026 17:03 (11)
Complete: 🔍
Submitter: LinZiyu
Cache ID: 216::103
Submit
Accepted
- Submit #743238: free5gc SMF v4.1.0 Denial of Service (by LinZiyu)
Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
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