SonicWall SonicOS Post-Authentication Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the SonicOS management interface. This vulnerability arises from improper bounds checking in an API endpoint, allowing remote attackers to crash the firewall. It affects multiple Gen7 and Gen8 hardware and virtual firewalls, specifically those running SonicOS versions 7.0.1-5169 and older or 8.1.0-8017 and older.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability leads to a stack-based buffer overflow, causing the firewall to crash.

Remediation

Users can upgrade to SonicOS versions 7.3.2-7010 or higher for Gen7 firewalls, and 8.2.0-8009 or higher for Gen8 firewalls.

Added: Feb 24, 2026, 3:38 PM
Updated: Feb 24, 2026, 10:28 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
4.5
impact
2.5
exploitability
4.4
remediation
7.7
relevance
3.1
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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