ID:12039 - Exploit for Out-of-bounds write in Fireware OS - CVE-2025-9242

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:12039 - Exploit for Out-of-bounds write in Fireware OS - CVE-2025-9242

ID:12039 - Exploit for Out-of-bounds write in Fireware OS - CVE-2025-9242

Published: October 24, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU115852
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-9242
CWE-ID: CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Fireware OS

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the iked process process. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send specially crafted packets to the affected device, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Note, the vulnerability affects both the mobile user VPN with IKEv2 and the branch office VPN using IKEv2 when configured with a dynamic gateway peer.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.