Integer overflow in Watchguard Fireware
CVE-2022-25291
An integer overflow in WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances allows an authenticated remote attacker to trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and potentially execute arbitrary code by initiating a firmware update with a malicious upgrade image. This vulnerability impacts Fireware OS before 12.7.2_U2, 12.x before 12.1.3_U8, and 12.2.x through 12.5.x before 12.5.9_U2.
Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.018 (77.7th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 78th percentile — 77.7% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.018 · newest: 0.018 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Watchguard Fireware — versions 12.1.3, 12.5.9, 12.7.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fire… (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-25291?
- CVE-2022-25291 is a high-severity vulnerability in Watchguard Fireware, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2022-02-24.
- How severe is CVE-2022-25291?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.