CVE-2024-5974 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS versions 11.9.6 through 12.10.3. An authenticated remote attacker with privileged management access can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code with system privileges on the firewall. Rated with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH), this vulnerability has a low attack complexity and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 11.9.4, < 12.5.12CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 12.6, < 12.10.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
12.5.12CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:watchguard:fireware:12.5.12:u1:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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