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FreeBSD OS Vulnerabilities Allow DoS, Code Execution, Bypass

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Published March 25th, 2026
Detected March 26th, 2026
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Summary

CERT-Bund has issued a security advisory for FreeBSD OS, detailing multiple vulnerabilities with a CVSS base score of 7.5. Exploitation could lead to denial of service, arbitrary code execution, and security bypass. The advisory affects FreeBSD OS versions prior to 15.0, 14.4, and 13.5.

What changed

CERT-Bund has released security advisory WID-SEC-2026-0878 concerning multiple vulnerabilities in FreeBSD Project FreeBSD OS. These vulnerabilities, rated with a CVSS base score of 7.5 (High) and a temporal score of 6.5 (Medium), allow remote attackers to perform denial-of-service attacks, execute arbitrary code, and bypass security mechanisms. The advisory specifically impacts FreeBSD OS Stable versions prior to 15.0, 14.4, and 13.5.

Organizations using affected FreeBSD OS versions should review the advisory and apply available mitigations promptly. While the advisory does not specify a compliance deadline, immediate action is recommended to address the identified risks of code execution and denial of service. Affected systems include Linux and UNIX operating systems, with FreeBSD being a Unix derivative. Further information and version history can be found via the provided CVE and information links.

What to do next

  1. Review CERT-Bund advisory WID-SEC-2026-0878 for affected FreeBSD OS versions.
  2. Apply available mitigations for identified vulnerabilities.
  3. Update FreeBSD OS to patched versions (15.0, 14.4, 13.5 or later).

Source document (simplified)

[WID-SEC-2026-0878] FreeBSD Project FreeBSD OS: Mehrere Schwachstellen CVSS Base Score 7.5 (hoch) CVSS Temporal Score 6.5 (mittel) Remoteangriff ja Datum 25.03.2026 Stand 26.03.2026 Mitigation ja

Betroffene Systeme

Betriebssystem

  • Linux
  • UNIX

Produktbeschreibung

FreeBSD ist ein Open Source Betriebssystem aus der BSD Familie und gehört damit zu den Unix Derivaten.

Produkte

25.03.2026
- FreeBSD Project FreeBSD OS Stable <15.0

  • FreeBSD Project FreeBSD OS Stable <14.4

  • FreeBSD Project FreeBSD OS Stable <13.5

Angriff

Angriff

Ein Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in FreeBSD Project FreeBSD OS ausnutzen, um einen Denial of Service Angriff durchzuführen, um beliebigen Programmcode auszuführen, und um Sicherheitsvorkehrungen zu umgehen. CVE Informationen Versionshistorie Feedback zum Advisory geben

Source

Analysis generated by AI. Source diff and links are from the original.

Classification

Agency
CERT-Bund
Published
March 25th, 2026
Instrument
Notice
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive
Document ID
WID-SEC-2026-0878

Who this affects

Industry sector
5112 Software & Technology
Activity scope
Vulnerability Management System Hardening
Geographic scope
Germany DE

Taxonomy

Primary area
Cybersecurity
Operational domain
IT Security
Compliance frameworks
NIST CSF
Topics
Vulnerability Management Operating Systems

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