CVE-2022-25291: Integer Overflow
First published: Thu Feb 24 2022(Updated: )
An integer overflow in WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances allows an authenticated remote attacker to trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WatchGuard Fireware | >=12.0.0<12.1.3 | |
| WatchGuard Fireware | >=12.2.0<12.5.9 | |
| WatchGuard Fireware | >=12.7.0<12.7.2 | |
| WatchGuard Fireware | =12.1.3 | |
| WatchGuard Fireware | =12.1.3-u1 | |
| WatchGuard Fireware | =12.1.3-u2 | |
| WatchGuard Fireware | =12.1.3-u3 | |
| WatchGuard Fireware | =12.1.3-u4 | |
| WatchGuard Fireware | =12.1.3-u5 | |
| WatchGuard Fireware | =12.1.3-u6 | |
| WatchGuard Fireware | =12.1.3-u7 | |
| WatchGuard Fireware | =12.5.9 | |
| WatchGuard Fireware | =12.5.9-u1 | |
| WatchGuard Fireware | =12.7.2 | |
| WatchGuard Fireware | =12.7.2-u1 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-25291?
CVE-2022-25291 is a vulnerability in WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances that allows an authenticated remote attacker to trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and potentially execute arbitrary code by initiating a firmware update with a malicious upgrade image.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-25291?
CVE-2022-25291 affects Fireware OS versions before 12.7.2_U2, 12.1.3 - 12.5.9, and 12.7.0 - 12.7.2.
How severe is CVE-2022-25291?
CVE-2022-25291 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2022-25291?
To fix CVE-2022-25291, users should update their Fireware OS to version 12.7.2_U2 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-25291?
More information about CVE-2022-25291 can be found at the following link: [CVE-2022-25291](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)
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/references
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/weakness
- agent/event
- agent/type
- agent/description
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- vendor/watchguard
- canonical/watchguard fireware
- version/watchguard fireware/12.0.0
- version/watchguard fireware/12.2.0
- version/watchguard fireware/12.7.0
- version/watchguard fireware/12.1.3
- version/watchguard fireware/12.1.3-u1
- version/watchguard fireware/12.1.3-u2
- version/watchguard fireware/12.1.3-u3
- version/watchguard fireware/12.1.3-u4
- version/watchguard fireware/12.1.3-u5
- version/watchguard fireware/12.1.3-u6
- version/watchguard fireware/12.1.3-u7
- version/watchguard fireware/12.5.9
- version/watchguard fireware/12.5.9-u1
- version/watchguard fireware/12.7.2
- version/watchguard fireware/12.7.2-u1