free5GC is an open-source implementation of the 5G core network. Prior to 4.2.2, the AMF in Free5GC does not enforce the concurrent security procedure rules defined in 3GPP TS 33.501 §6.9.5.1. The AMF does not check for ongoing N2 handover procedures before initiating a NAS Security Mode Command, and vice versa. This can lead to mismatches between NAS and AS security contexts in the network and the UE. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.2.2.
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Wed, 27 May 2026 16:30:00 +0000

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Description free5GC is an open-source implementation of the 5G core network. Prior to 4.2.2, the AMF in Free5GC does not enforce the concurrent security procedure rules defined in 3GPP TS 33.501 §6.9.5.1. The AMF does not check for ongoing N2 handover procedures before initiating a NAS Security Mode Command, and vice versa. This can lead to mismatches between NAS and AS security contexts in the network and the UE. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.2.2.
Title free5GC: Missing Concurrent NAS SMC Validation During NGAP Handover
Weaknesses CWE-358
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 3.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: GitHub_M

Published:

Updated: 2026-05-27T15:59:21.228Z

Reserved: 2026-04-23T19:17:30.565Z

Link: CVE-2026-42082

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-05-27T17:16:35.180

Modified: 2026-05-27T17:16:35.180

Link: CVE-2026-42082

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