CVE-2026-112710

Fireware OS Heap Buffer Overflow in AD Authentication Service Allows Pre-Authentication Remote Code Execution

Critical 9.2 CVSS v4.0 › Published 2026-10-27Updated 2026-10-27

Summary #

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Fireware OS authentication service allows an attacker who controls or intercepts traffic to the configured Active Directory server to create a denial of service condition and potentially execute arbitrary code by returning a specially crafted response.

Product status #

ProductAffectedNot affected
Fireware OS
Default >= 2025.1, < 2026.4, >= 12.0, < 12.12.4>= 2026.4, >= 12.12.4
T15/T35 >= 12.0, < 12.5.22>= 12.5.22

Required Configuration for Exposure #

This vulnerability affects Firebox deployments configured with an Active Directory authentication server.

Weakness Type and Impact #

  • CWECWE-122Heap-based Buffer Overflow
  • CWECWE-131Incorrect Calculation of Buffer Size
  • CAPECCAPEC-100Overflow Buffers

Exploitation Status #

WatchGuard is not aware of any exploitation of this vulnerability in the wild.

Solution #

Fireware OS 2026.4, Fireware OS 12.12.4, Fireware OS 12.5.22

References #

    Credits #

    • WatchGuard AI Security Researchfinder