CVE-2022-31789

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.46%

Last modified

CVE-2022-31789 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An integer overflow in WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to trigger a buffer overflow and potentially execute arbitrary code by sending a malicious request to exposed management ports. This is fixed in Fireware OS 12.8.1, 12.5.10, and 12.1.4.. EPSS estimates a 1.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An integer overflow in WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to trigger a buffer overflow and potentially execute arbitrary code by sending a malicious request to exposed management ports. This is fixed in Fireware OS 12.8.1, 12.5.10, and 12.1.4.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
1.46%

70.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
WatchguardFireware>= 12.0.0, < 12.1.4
WatchguardFireware>= 12.2.0, < 12.5.10
WatchguardFireware12.6.1U1
WatchguardFireware12.6.3
WatchguardFireware12.6.4
WatchguardFireware12.7.0U1
WatchguardFireware12.7.1
WatchguardFireware12.7.2U2
WatchguardFireware12.8.0U1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-31789?
An integer overflow in WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to trigger a buffer overflow and potentially execute arbitrary code by sending a malicious request to exposed management ports. This is fixed in Fireware OS 12.8.1, 12.5.10, and 12.1.4.
How severe is CVE-2022-31789?
CVE-2022-31789 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-31789?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST