#VU119994 Stack-based buffer overflow in Fireware OS - CVE-2022-25293

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#VU119994 Stack-based buffer overflow in Fireware OS - CVE-2022-25293

Published: December 16, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU119994
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 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/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-25293
CWE-ID: CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Fireware OS
Software vendor:
WatchGuard

Description

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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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