High · published December 5, 2025
⚡ Just one crafty command can trigger this stack-based buffer overflow in WatchGuard Fireware OS! ⚠️ Think of it like a chef who accidentally overfills a pot on the stove; soon enough, it boils over and creates a huge mess. In this case, a privileged user can execute arbitrary code instead of cooking up a standard command! If exploited, an attacker with proper privileges could run malicious code on the device, leading to complete control over the system. This could result in unauthorized data access, service disruptions, or even deployment of malware. Yikes!
Think of it like a chef who accidentally overfills a pot on the stove; soon enough, it boils over and creates a huge mess. In this case, a privileged user can execute arbitrary code instead of cooking up a standard command! This vulnerability arises from a stack-based buffer overflow that occurs when the certificate request command processes specially crafted CLI commands from an authenticated privileged user, allowing execution of arbitrary code.
If exploited, an attacker with proper privileges could run malicious code on the device, leading to complete control over the system. This could result in unauthorized data access, service disruptions, or even deployment of malware. Yikes! Patch to Fireware OS versions 12.5.12+701325 or 12.11.3 and ensure that privilege levels are strictly managed. Review and limit access to the CLI commands to only those users who absolutely need it. Act now! You've got this! With these steps, you'll lock down your system in no time. 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| watchguard/fireware | ≥ 12.0.0, < 12.11.3 | 12.11.3 |
| watchguard/fireware | ≥ 12.5, < 12.5.13 | 12.5.13 |