7.5
CWE
94
Advisory Published
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-49391: Code Injection

First published: Fri Dec 22 2023(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in free5GC version 3.3.0, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and cause a denial of service (DoS) on AMF component via crafted NGAP message.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
go/github.com/free5gc/amf<=1.2.0
Free5GC=3.3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-49391?

    CVE-2023-49391 is rated with a critical severity as it allows remote code execution and denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-49391?

    To mitigate CVE-2023-49391, upgrading to a version of free5GC above 3.3.0 is recommended.

  • Which versions of free5GC are affected by CVE-2023-49391?

    CVE-2023-49391 affects free5GC version 3.3.0 and earlier.

  • What component of free5GC is vulnerable in CVE-2023-49391?

    The AMF component of free5GC is vulnerable due to handling of crafted NGAP messages.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2023-49391?

    Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2023-49391 to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable instances.

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