Security Advisory Detail

Firebox Unauthenticated Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Advisory ID
WGSA-2022-00015
CVE
CVE-2022-31789
Impact
Critical
Status
Resolved
Product Family
Firebox
Published Date
Updated Date
Workaround Available
True
CVSS Score
9.8
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Summary

An integer overflow in WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to trigger a buffer overflow and potentially execute arbitrary code by sending a malicious request to exposed management ports.

Affected

Fireware OS before 12.8.1, 12.x before 12.1.4, and 12.2.x through 12.5.x before 12.5.10.

Resolution

Fireware OS 12.8.1, 12.5.10 and 12.1.4

Workaround

Follow WatchGuard's recommended best practices for remote management access and do not expose unrestricted management access to the internet.

Credits
Charles Fol from LEXFO/AMBIONICS
Advisory Product List
Product Family Product Branch Product List
Firebox
Fireware OS 12.x T20, T25, T40, T45, T55, T70, T80, T85, M270, M290, M370, M390, M470, M570, M590, M670, M690, M440, M4600, M4800, M5600, M5800, Firebox Cloud, Firebox NV5, FireboxV
Firebox
Fireware OS 12.5.x T15, T35