CVE-2025-14769 identifies a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in the `tcp-setmss` handler within FreeBSD systems. This flaw can be triggered by a remote attacker sending maliciously crafted packets, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) if the `tcp-setmss` directive is active and subsequent rules allow the traffic. The vulnerability is rated with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH), indicating a network attack vector with low complexity and no required privileges or user interaction. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion regarding this vulnerability, and it is not listed on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
13.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:13.5:-:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
13.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:13.5:p1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
13.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:13.5:p2:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
13.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:13.5:p3:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
13.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:13.5:p4:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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