Firebox and Fireware OS
CVE-2026-13084: Null Pointer Dereference in WatchGuard Fireware OS iked Process
A null pointer dereference vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to create a denial-of-service (DoS) condition by sending specially crafted IKEv2 messages.
Published
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| Fireware OS (Default) 2025.1 | 2026.2.1 or later |
| Fireware OS (Default) 12.0 | 12.12.1 or later |
| Fireware OS (Default) 11.10 | * or later |
| Fireware OS (EUCC) 12.0 | 12.11.9 or later |
| Fireware OS (T15/T35) 12.0 | 12.5.19 or later |
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What it is
A null pointer dereference vulnerability in WatchGuard Fireware OS may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to create a denial-of-service (DoS) condition by sending specially crafted IKEv2 messages. This vulnerability affects both the Mobile User VPN with IKEv2 and the Branch Office VPN using IKEv2 when configured with a dynamic gateway peer.
This vulnerability affects Fireware OS 11.10.2 up to and including 11.12.4_Update1, 12.0 up to and including 12.12 and 2025.1 up to and including 2026.2
Exploitation
WatchGuard is not aware of any exploitation of this vulnerability in the wild.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 13 Oct 2026.