CVE-2025-69252
Free5gc Udm NULL pointer dereference
- Published23 Feb 2026
Description
free5gc UDM provides Unified Data Management (UDM) for free5GC, an open-source project for 5th generation (5G) mobile core networks. Versions up to and including 1.4.1 have a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability. Remote unauthenticated attackers can trigger a service panic (Denial of Service) by sending a crafted PUT request with an unexpected ueId, crashing the UDM service. All deployments of free5GC using the UDM component may be affected. free5gc/udm pull request 76 contains a fix for the issue. No direct workaround is available at the application level. Applying the official patch is recommended.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HAffected products
Remediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
Related CVEs
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2025-69252 being actively exploited?
CVE-2025-69252 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.53%.
How severe is CVE-2025-69252?
CVE-2025-69252 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2025-69252?
Affected products include Free5gc Udm.
How do I fix CVE-2025-69252?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.