Buffer overflow in Watchguard Fireware
CVE-2022-25293
A systemd stack-based buffer overflow in WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances allows an authenticated remote attacker to 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: Buffer 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: 0.021 (81.0th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 81st percentile — 81.0% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.021 · newest: 0.021 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Watchguard Fireware — versions 12.1.3, 12.5.9, 12.7.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/121.html (Third Party Advisory)
- www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fire… (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-25293?
- CVE-2022-25293 is a high-severity vulnerability in Watchguard Fireware, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2022-02-24.
- How severe is CVE-2022-25293?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.