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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Network-reachable IKE listener, no credentials required, no scope change; impact is solely availability crash of the VPN process.
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CVSS VectorVendor: WatchGuard
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An integer underflow vulnerability in the WatchGuard Fireware OS iked process allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to create a Denial of Service (DoS) condition in VPN processing by sending specially crafted network traffic.
AnalysisAI
Integer underflow in WatchGuard Fireware OS iked (IKE daemon) process enables remote unauthenticated attackers to crash VPN processing by sending specially crafted network traffic. The flaw (CWE-191) resides in the IKEv1/IKEv2 key exchange handler, meaning any internet-exposed WatchGuard appliance with VPN enabled is reachable from the network perimeter without credentials. …
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Vulnerability AssessmentAI
| Exploitation | Exploitation requires that the target WatchGuard Firebox appliance has VPN functionality enabled and that the iked process is reachable from the attacker's network position - typically UDP 500 and/or UDP 4500 exposed to the internet or an untrusted segment. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 4.0 score of 8.7 reflects AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N with VA:H - a worst-case availability scenario requiring no special conditions or credentials. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | Full exploit scenario with step-by-step reproduction available after sign-in. |
| Remediation | Consult the WatchGuard PSIRT advisory at https://psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2026-78011 for patched Fireware OS version details - no specific fix version is confirmed in available input data. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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Within 24 hours, inventory all WatchGuard Fireware appliances running IKEv1/IKEv2 VPN, identify which are internet-facing, and document your remote access user population. …
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External POC / Exploit Code
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EUVD-2026-67336
GHSA-3fgq-vc6q-p4hg