Stack-based buffer overflow in Fireware OS - CVE-2022-25293
Published: December 16, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU119994
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 8.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-25293
CWE-ID: CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in systemd. A remote user can initiate a firmware update with a malicious upgrade image, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
Fireware OS
How to mitigate CVE-2022-25293
Install updates from vendor's website.
Fireware OS - addressed in versions 12.1.3 Update 8, 12.5.9 Update 2, 12.7.2 Update 2