Skip to main content

An integer underflow vulnerability in the WatchGuard Fireware OS IKE daemon (iked) allows a remote attacker who has completed the initial IKEv2… (CVE-2026-86133)

0
High
Published: 09/30/2026 (09/30/2026, 00:32:48 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database

Description

CVE-2026-86133 is an integer underflow vulnerability in the WatchGuard Fireware OS IKE daemon (iked). A remote attacker who completes the initial IKEv2 handshake can send a specially crafted encrypted IKEv2 message to crash the iked process, causing a denial of service. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of Fireware OS prior to fixed releases. The CVSS 4.0 score is 8.2, indicating high severity. No known exploits are reported in the wild. Patch status is not provided in the input data.

CVSS v4.0

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
Present
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
None
Vuln. Integrity
None
Vuln. Availability
High
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
Scope
X
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/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

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/30/2026, 01:21:34 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-86133 describes an integer underflow vulnerability in the WatchGuard Fireware OS IKE daemon (iked). After completing the initial IKEv2 handshake, a remote attacker can exploit this flaw by sending a specially crafted encrypted IKEv2 message that triggers an integer underflow, resulting in the crash of the iked process and denial of service. No information about patches or fixes is provided in the available data.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation leads to denial of service by crashing the iked process on the affected device. This disrupts VPN or secure communication services relying on the IKE daemon. There is no indication of privilege escalation or data compromise from the provided information.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, monitor for unusual IKEv2 traffic patterns and consider limiting exposure of the IKE service to trusted networks.

Pro Console: star threats, build custom feeds, automate alerts via Slack, email & webhooks.Upgrade to Pro

Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
GHSA-c7wr-f27v-pxx3
Osv Schema Version
1.4.0
Aliases
["CVE-2026-86133"]
Database Specific Severity
HIGH
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6abc5d3f680226ef6899ba3c

Added to database: 09/30/2026, 00:52:15 UTC

Last enriched: 09/30/2026, 01:21:34 UTC

Last updated: 09/30/2026, 01:27:04 UTC

Views: 3

Community Reviews

0 reviews

Crowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.

Sort by
Loading community insights…

Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.

Actions

PRO

Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.

Please log in to the Console to use AI analysis features.

Need more coverage?

Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.

For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.

Latest Threats

Breach by OffSeqOFFSEQFRIENDS — 25% OFF

Check if your credentials are on the dark web

Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.

Scan now
OffSeq TrainingCredly Certified

Lead Pen Test Professional

Technical5-day eLearningPECB Accredited
View courses