Sophos XG Firewall Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Description
Sophos XG Firewall contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows for remote code execution via the "HTTP/S bookmark" feature.
What to do
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Running Sophos devices? Get an email when a new vulnerability comes out. Free, unsubscribe in one click.
Turn on Sophos alerts
Turn on Sophos alerts
Details
- Vendor
- Sophos
- Product
- Sophos XG Firewall
- CVE
- CVE-2020-15069
- Affected versions
- XG Firewall 17.0: from 17.0 to before 17.5 — fixed in hotfix HF062020.1
XG Firewall 17.5: 17.5 – 17.5 MR12 — fixed in hotfix HF062020.1 (from the advisory and NVD; check the exact builds in the official advisory) - CVSS score
- 9.8
- Actively exploited
- Yes, listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
- CISA due date
- February 27, 2025 (deadline for US federal agencies: a good benchmark for you too)
- Source
- CISA KEV – original advisory
- Published
- February 6, 2025
The description and the recommended action are quoted from the public advisory; severity, exploitation status and affected versions are compiled automatically from public sources and may contain errors. The vendor's original advisory prevails: check it before taking action. This information is provided without warranty and does not replace a professional assessment.