CVE-2022-25293
high-risk
Published 2022-02-24
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.
Do I need to act?
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5.8% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
8
CVSS 8.8/10
High
NETWORK
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (13)
Affected Vendors
References (4)
Third Party Advisory
https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/121.html
Third Party Advisory
https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/121.html
56
/ 100
high-risk
Severity
30/34 · Critical
Exploitability
9/34 · Low
Exposure
17/34 · Moderate