An issue in Free5GC v.4.2.0 and before allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the function HandleAuthenticationFailure of the component AMF

A denial of service vulnerability in Free5GC version 4.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to disrupt service through the HandleAuthenticationFailure function in the AMF (Access and Mobility Management Function) component. This affects a critical 5G network infrastructure component that handles authentication and mobility management for mobile devices. The vulnerability could potentially impact 5G network availability and service quality for users.