VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2022-25293

CVSS score8.8 HIGH

EPSS probability2.11%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published2022-02-24

Last modified2026-06-17

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

Description

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.

Weakness classification

CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write

Primary references

cve@mitre.org — Third Party Advisory
cve@mitre.org — Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Release Notes, Vendor Advisory