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HIGH · 7.2

CVE-2024-5974

A buffer overflow in WatchGuard Fireware OS could may allow an authenticated remote attacker with privileged management access to execute arbitrary code with system privileges on the firewall. This is...

Vulnerability Description

A buffer overflow in WatchGuard Fireware OS could may allow an authenticated remote attacker with privileged management access to execute arbitrary code with system privileges on the firewall. This issue affects Fireware OS: from 11.9.6 through 12.10.3.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
WatchguardFireware>= 11.9.4, < 12.5.12
WatchguardFirebox M200-
WatchguardFirebox M270-
WatchguardFirebox M290-
WatchguardFirebox M300-
WatchguardFirebox M370-
WatchguardFirebox M390-
WatchguardFirebox M400-
WatchguardFirebox M440-
WatchguardFirebox M470-
WatchguardFirebox M4800-
WatchguardFirebox M500-
WatchguardFirebox M570-
WatchguardFirebox M5800-
WatchguardFirebox M590-
WatchguardFirebox M670-
WatchguardFirebox M690-
WatchguardFirebox T10-
WatchguardFirebox T10-D-
WatchguardFirebox T10-W-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-120

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-5974?

CVE-2024-5974 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). A buffer overflow in WatchGuard Fireware OS could may allow an authenticated remote attacker with privileged management access to execute arbitrary code with system privileges on the firewall. This is...

How severe is CVE-2024-5974?

CVE-2024-5974 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-5974?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Watchguard Fireware, Watchguard Firebox M200, Watchguard Firebox M270, Watchguard Firebox M290, Watchguard Firebox M300.