Vulnerability identifier: #VU80514
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
FreeBSD
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: FreeBSD Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented firewall rules.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of multiple IPv6 fragment headers in pf implementation with "scrub fragment reassemble" rule. A remote attacker can send specially crafted IPv6 packets to the system and bypass implemented filtration rules.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
FreeBSD: 12.0 - 13.2
External links
http://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-23:10.pf.asc
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.