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.
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Configurations
No configuration.
History
09 Mar 2026, 14:16
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Information
Published : 2026-03-09 12:16
Updated : 2026-03-09 14:16
NVD link : CVE-2025-14769
Mitre link : CVE-2025-14769
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-14769
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Products Affected
No product.
CWE
CWE-476
NULL Pointer Dereference
