CVE-2017-14616: High severity watchguard fireware os vulnerability

Published Sep 20, 2017
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Updated

An FBX-5312 issue was discovered in WatchGuard Fireware before 12.0. If a login attempt is made in the XML-RPC interface with an XML message containing an empty member element, the wgagent crashes, logging out any user with a session opened in the UI. By continuously executing the failed login attempts, UI management of the device becomes impossible.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WatchGuard Fireware<=11.12.4

Event History

Sep 20, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14616?

CVE-2017-14616 has a severity rating that indicates it can result in denial of service due to wgagent crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-14616?

To fix CVE-2017-14616, update WatchGuard Fireware to version 12.0 or later.

3

What does CVE-2017-14616 affect?

CVE-2017-14616 affects WatchGuard Fireware versions prior to 12.0.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2017-14616 enable?

CVE-2017-14616 enables denial of service attacks through a faulty XML-RPC login attempt.

5

Can I be logged out due to CVE-2017-14616?

Yes, exploiting CVE-2017-14616 can log out any user with an active session in the UI.

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