CVE-2026-86128 (GCVE-0-2026-86128)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-09-29 23:05 – Updated: 2026-09-29 23:05
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Fireware OS NULL Pointer Dereference in NetFlow IPv6 Traffic Processing Allows Remote Denial of Service
Summary
A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in Fireware OS's NetFlow packet-processing feature allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to cause a denial of service by sending a specially crafted IPv6 packet.
Severity
CWE
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://psirt.watchguard.com/CVE-2026-86128 | vendor-advisory |
Impacted products
2 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WatchGuard | Fireware OS |
Affected:
2026.3 , < 2026.3.2
(custom)
Affected: 2025.0 , < 2026.2.3 (custom) Affected: 12.0 , < 12.12.3 (custom) |
guessed | |
| WatchGuard | Fireware OS |
Affected:
12.0 , < 12.5.21
(custom)
|
guessed |
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