high
7.2
CWE
120 119
EPSS
0.043%
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-5974: Firebox Authenticated Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

First published: Tue Jul 09 2024(Updated: )

A buffer overflow in WatchGuard Fireware OS could may allow an authenticated remote attacker with privileged management access to execute arbitrary code with system privileges on the firewall. This issue affects Fireware OS: from 11.9.6 through 12.10.3.

Credit: 5d1c2695-1a31-4499-88ae-e847036fd7e3

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
Any of
WatchGuard Fireware OS>=11.9.4<12.5.12
WatchGuard Fireware OS>=12.6<12.10.4
WatchGuard Fireware OS=12.5.12-u1
Any of
Watchguard Firebox M200
Watchguard Firebox M270
Watchguard Firebox M290
Watchguard Firebox M300
Watchguard Firebox M370
Watchguard Firebox M390
Watchguard Firebox M400
Watchguard Firebox M440
Watchguard Firebox M470
Watchguard Firebox M4800
Watchguard Firebox M500
Watchguard Firebox M570
Watchguard Firebox M5800
Watchguard Firebox M590
Watchguard Firebox M670
Watchguard Firebox M690
Watchguard Firebox T10
Watchguard Firebox T10-d
Watchguard Firebox T10-w
Watchguard Firebox T15
Watchguard Firebox T15-w
Watchguard Firebox T20
Watchguard Firebox T20-w
Watchguard Firebox T30
Watchguard Firebox T30-w
Watchguard Firebox T35
Watchguard Firebox T35-r
Watchguard Firebox T35-w
Watchguard Firebox T40
Watchguard Firebox T40-w
Watchguard Firebox T50
Watchguard Firebox T50-w
Watchguard Firebox T55
Watchguard Firebox T55-w
Watchguard Firebox T70
Watchguard Firebox T80
Watchguard Firebox Xtm1520-rp
Watchguard Firebox Xtm1525-rp
Watchguard Firebox Xtm2520
Watchguard Firebox Xtm850
Watchguard Firebox Xtm860
Watchguard Firebox Xtm870
Watchguard Firebox Xtm870-f
Watchguard Fireboxcloud
Watchguard Fireboxt Nv5
Watchguard Fireboxt T25
Watchguard Fireboxt T45
Watchguard Fireboxt T85
Watchguard Fireboxv
Watchguard Xtmv

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-5974?

    CVE-2024-5974 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution on affected WatchGuard Fireware systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-5974?

    To fix CVE-2024-5974, you should upgrade your WatchGuard Fireware OS to a version that is not affected, specifically above 12.10.4 or 12.5.12-u1.

  • Which versions of WatchGuard Fireware OS are affected by CVE-2024-5974?

    CVE-2024-5974 affects WatchGuard Fireware OS versions from 11.9.6 to 12.10.3.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2024-5974?

    CVE-2024-5974 can be exploited by authenticated remote attackers with privileged management access.

  • What vulnerabilities does CVE-2024-5974 present?

    CVE-2024-5974 presents a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows execution of arbitrary code with system privileges on the firewall.

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