CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-18145

HighCVSS 8.6
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the spamBlocker (spamd) service of WatchGuard Fireware OS allows an authenticated attacker with administrator privileges to crash the service or potentially execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted management request.

Risk Assessment

An administrator with privileges can exploit the vulnerability to execute code or crash the service, potentially leading to privilege escalation and device security compromise.

Recommendation

Immediately install WatchGuard Fireware OS updates and limit the number of administrative accounts while monitoring their activity.

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Original NVD description (English source)

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the spamBlocker (spamd) service of WatchGuard Fireware OS allows an authenticated attacker with administrator privileges to crash the service or potentially execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted management request.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS