CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-81433

HighCVSS 8.7
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS's DHCP fingerprinting daemon (fingerd) allows an unauthenticated attacker with adjacent network access to execute arbitrary code or crash the process by sending a specially crafted DHCP packet.

Risk Assessment

An attacker on the same network can take control of the device or crash it, potentially leading to a full network security breach.

Recommendation

Apply WatchGuard Fireware OS updates as soon as possible and segment the network to limit access to devices from untrusted segments.

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Original NVD description (English source)

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS's DHCP fingerprinting daemon (fingerd) allows an unauthenticated attacker with adjacent network access to execute arbitrary code or crash the process by sending a specially crafted DHCP packet.

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