How serious is CVE-2025-14769?

This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5 out of 10, classified as HIGH severity. Proof-of-concept exploit code is publicly available, making this an active threat.

Is there exploit code available for CVE-2025-14769?

Yes, proof-of-concept exploit code for CVE-2025-14769 is publicly available on GitHub and security research platforms. This increases the risk of active exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-14769?

Check the official CVE details for a complete list of affected products and versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-14769?

To remediate CVE-2025-14769, check for security patches from the vendor. Apply all available updates and security patches. If no patch is available, implement recommended workarounds or security controls to mitigate the risk.

CVE-2025-14769

High

|7.5

Exploit Available

Plain English Summary

AI-powered analysis for quick understanding

An attacker can send specially crafted packets that may crash the system, causing a Denial of Service (DoS) by exploiting a flaw in how certain network rules handle packet data. This issue occurs when the system processes these packets without properly stopping the rules, allowing the traffic to go through even after the necessary data has been removed.

Technical 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.

CVSS Vector Analysis

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredNone

User InteractionNone

Confidentiality ImpactNone

Integrity ImpactNone

Availability ImpactHigh

ScopeUnchanged

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Exploit Resources

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Official References

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Est. Bounty

$2,053($1K-$5K)

Vendor Response

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Quick Information

Published

Mar 9, 2026

30 days ago

Last Modified

Mar 9, 2026

30 days ago