CVE-2022-25293 Memory corruption in n/a
Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code on WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances via a malicious firmware update image exploiting a stack-based buffer overflow.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-25293?
CVE-2022-25293 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Watchguard Fireware, published on 24 Feb 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-25293?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Watchguard Fireware.
How do I fix CVE-2022-25293?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-25293 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2022-25293 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-25293 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Watchguard Fireware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mwrw-9hwj-mj59.