CVE-2025-0282: Ivanti Connect Secure, Policy Secure, and ZTA Gateways Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
First published: Wed Jan 08 2025(Updated: )
A stack-based buffer overflow in Ivanti Connect Secure before version 22.7R2.5, Ivanti Policy Secure before version 22.7R1.2, and Ivanti Neurons for ZTA gateways before version 22.7R2.3 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ivanti Connect Secure, Policy Secure, and ZTA Gateways | ||
| Ivanti Connect Secure | =22.7-r2 | |
| Ivanti Connect Secure | =22.7-r2.1 | |
| Ivanti Connect Secure | =22.7-r2.2 | |
| Ivanti Connect Secure | =22.7-r2.3 | |
| Ivanti Connect Secure | =22.7-r2.4 | |
| Ivanti Neurons for Zero-Trust Access | =22.7-r2 | |
| Ivanti Neurons for Zero-Trust Access | =22.7-r2.2 | |
| Ivanti Neurons for Zero-Trust Access | =22.7-r2.3 | |
| Ivanti Policy Secure | =22.7-r1 | |
| Ivanti Policy Secure | =22.7-r1.1 | |
| Ivanti Policy Secure | =22.7-r1.2 | |
| =22.7-r2 | ||
| =22.7-r2.1 | ||
| =22.7-r2.2 | ||
| =22.7-r2.3 | ||
| =22.7-r2.4 | ||
| =22.7-r2 | ||
| =22.7-r2.2 | ||
| =22.7-r2.3 | ||
| =22.7-r1 | ||
| =22.7-r1.1 | ||
| =22.7-r1.2 |
Remedy
Apply mitigations as set forth in the CISA instructions linked below to include conducting hunt activities, taking remediation actions if applicable, and applying updates prior to returning a device to service.
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Reference Links
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ivanti-warns-of-new-connect-secure-flaw-used-in-zero-day-attacks/
- https://www.cisa.gov/cisa-mitigation-instructions-CVE-2025-0282
- https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-Advisory-Ivanti-Connect-Secure-Policy-Secure-ZTA-Gateways-CVE-2025-0282-CVE-2025-0283
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-0282
- https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/09/zeroday_exploits_ivanti/
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-chinese-hackers-likely-behind-ivanti-vpn-zero-day-attacks/
- https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/china-unc5337-critical-ivanti-rce-bug
- https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/critical-ivanti-rce-bug
- https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/13/nominet_ivanti_zero_day/
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-domain-registry-nominet-confirms-breach-via-ivanti-zero-day-vulnerability/
- https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/ivanti-connect-secure-vpn-zero-day
- https://www.cisa.gov/cisa-mitigation-instructions-cve-2025-0282
- https://github.com/sfewer-r7/CVE-2025-0282
- https://labs.watchtowr.com/exploitation-walkthrough-and-techniques-ivanti-connect-secure-rce-cve-2025-0282/
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?search_api_fulltext=CVE-2025-0282
- https://www.synacktiv.com/sites/default/files/2024-01/synacktiv-pulseconnectsecure-multiple-vulnerabilities.pdf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-0282?
CVE-2025-0282 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution by unauthenticated attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2025-0282?
To fix CVE-2025-0282, upgrade Ivanti Connect Secure, Policy Secure, or Neurons for ZTA gateways to the latest versions specified in the security advisory.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-0282?
CVE-2025-0282 affects Ivanti Connect Secure before version 22.7R2.5, Ivanti Policy Secure before version 22.7R1.2, and Ivanti Neurons for ZTA gateways before version 22.7R2.3.
Can CVE-2025-0282 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2025-0282 can be exploited remotely by unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Is it safe to use affected Ivanti products until CVE-2025-0282 is patched?
No, using affected versions of Ivanti products poses a security risk and should be avoided until they are patched.
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