CVE-2022-25292

Description

A wgagent 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.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 5.95% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory watchguard.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/121.html third party advisory
https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_7_2/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.html release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-25292?
CVE-2022-25292 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-25292?
To fix CVE-2022-25292, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-25292 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-25292 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~6% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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