CVE-2026-4748: pf silently ignores certain rules

Published Apr 1, 2026
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Updated

A regression in the way hashes were calculated caused rules containing the address range syntax (x.x.x.x - y.y.y.y) that only differ in the address range(s) involved to be silently dropped as duplicates. Only the first of such rules is actually loaded into pf. Ranges expressed using the address[/mask-bits] syntax were not affected. Some keywords representing actions taken on a packet-matching rule, such as 'log', 'return tll', or 'dnpipe', may suffer from the same issue. It is unlikely that users have such configurations, as these rules would always be redundant. Affected rules are silently ignored, which can lead to unexpected behaviour including over- and underblocking.

Affected Software

19 affected components
OpenBSD pf
FreeBSD FreeBSD>=14.0<14.4
FreeBSD FreeBSD=14.3
FreeBSD FreeBSD=14.3-p1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=14.3-p2
FreeBSD FreeBSD=14.3-p3
FreeBSD FreeBSD=14.3-p4
FreeBSD FreeBSD=14.3-p5
FreeBSD FreeBSD=14.3-p6
FreeBSD FreeBSD=14.3-p7
FreeBSD FreeBSD=14.3-p8
FreeBSD FreeBSD=14.3-p9
FreeBSD FreeBSD=14.4
FreeBSD FreeBSD=14.4-rc1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=15.0
FreeBSD FreeBSD=15.0-p1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=15.0-p2
FreeBSD FreeBSD=15.0-p3
FreeBSD FreeBSD=15.0-p4

Event History

Apr 1, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:18 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:18 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 1, 58235
Event
via FIRST·12:01 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-4748?

CVE-2026-4748 has a medium severity rating due to its potential impact on network rule processing.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-4748?

To fix CVE-2026-4748, update to the latest version of OpenBSD that addresses this regression.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2026-4748?

CVE-2026-4748 affects systems utilizing the OpenBSD pf firewall feature.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2026-4748 on network security?

CVE-2026-4748 may lead to dropped firewall rules, potentially exposing the network to unfiltered traffic.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2026-4748?

A temporary workaround for CVE-2026-4748 involves manually reviewing and modifying your firewall rules to ensure they are active.

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