CVE-2022-25291
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CVE-2022-25291 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Watchguard | Fireware | >= 12.0.0, < 12.1.3 |
| Watchguard | Fireware | >= 12.2.0, < 12.5.9 |
| Watchguard | Fireware | >= 12.7.0, < 12.7.2 |
| Watchguard | Fireware | 12.1.3 |
| Watchguard | Fireware | 12.5.9 |
| Watchguard | Fireware | 12.7.2 |
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