CVE-2025-14769
ipfw denial of service
Description
In some cases, the `tcp-setmss` handler may free the packet data and throw an error without halting the rule processing engine. A subsequent rule can then allow the traffic after the packet data is gone, resulting in a NULL pointer dereference. Maliciously crafted packets sent from a remote host may result in a Denial of Service (DoS) if the `tcp-setmss` directive is used and a subsequent rule would allow the traffic to pass.
INFO
Published Date :
March 9, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 9, 2026, 1:35 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-14769
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update the software handling tcp-setmss.
- Ensure subsequent rules correctly process packets.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-14769.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-25:11.ipfw.asc |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-14769 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-14769
weaknesses.
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CVE-2025-14769 vulnerability over time.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In some cases, the `tcp-setmss` handler may free the packet data and throw an error without halting the rule processing engine. A subsequent rule can then allow the traffic after the packet data is gone, resulting in a NULL pointer dereference. Maliciously crafted packets sent from a remote host may result in a Denial of Service (DoS) if the `tcp-setmss` directive is used and a subsequent rule would allow the traffic to pass. Added CWE CWE-476 Added Reference https://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-25:11.ipfw.asc