Out-of-bounds Write Vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS for VPN Solutions
CVE-2025-9242

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Watchguard

Vendor
CVE Published:
17 September 2025

What is CVE-2025-9242?

A serious Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS can be exploited by a remote unauthenticated attacker, potentially enabling the execution of arbitrary code. This flaw impacts various Virtual Private Network (VPN) services, including the Mobile User VPN and Branch Office VPN, especially when configured with a dynamic gateway peer. Systems running Fireware OS versions 11.10.2 to 11.12.4_Update1, 12.0 to 12.11.3, and 2025.1 are particularly vulnerable, highlighting the importance of prompt patching and system updates to mitigate risks.

Affected Version(s)

Fireware OS 12.0 <= 12.11.3

Fireware OS 11.10.2 <= 11.12.4+541730

Fireware OS 2025.1 < 2025.1.1

References

CVSS V4

Score:
9.3
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

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