CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-7164

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Incorrect packet validation allows unbounded recursion parsing SCTP chunk parameters, which can eventually lead to stack overflow and system panic.

Risk Assessment

Remote attackers can craft packets that cause affected systems to panic, impacting any system where pf is configured to process traffic, regardless of the configured ruleset.

Recommendation

It is recommended to review and update pf configuration and monitor network traffic for potential attacks.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Incorrect packet validation allowed unbounded recursion parsing SCTP chunk parameters. This can eventually result in a stack overflow and panic. Remote attackers can craft packets which cause affected systems to panic. This affects any system where pf is configured to process traffic, independent of the configured ruleset.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS