CVE-2026-4747 - Vulnerability Analysis
HighCVSS: 8.8Last Updated: March 26, 2026
FreeBSD kgssapi.ko & librpcgss_sec - Remote Code Execution
Published: March 26, 2026Updated: March 26, 2026Remote Exploitable
Overview
FreeBSD kgssapi.ko and librpcgss_sec contain a stack buffer overflow caused by improper validation of RPCSEC_GSS data packet signatures, letting remote attackers execute code without authentication, exploit requires network access to vulnerable RPC server.
Severity & Score
Severity: High
CVSS Score: 8.8
Impact
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code in kernel or userspace, potentially leading to full system compromise.
Mitigation
Update to the latest FreeBSD version with patched kgssapi.ko and librpcgss_sec modules.
Related Resources
Details
- CVE ID
- CVE-2026-4747
- Severity
- High
- CVSS Score
- 8.8
- Type
- buffer_overflow
- Status
- unconfirmed
CWE
- CWE-121
CVSS Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H