CVE-2025-9242: WatchGuard Firebox Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability

CVE ID

CVE-2025-9242

Vulnerability Name

WatchGuard Firebox Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability

• Project: WatchGuard
• Product: Firebox

Date

• Date Added: 2025-11-12
• Due Date: 2025-12-03

Description

WatchGuard Firebox contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the OS iked process that may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/wgsa-2025-00015 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-9242

Related Security News

• New critical WatchGuard Firebox firewall flaw exploited in attacks

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