Ivanti products: stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-2025-0283) #shorts

Summary

In today's episode, we delve into CVE-2025-0283, a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability identified in Ivanti's range of security products. This vulnerability has significant implications for organizations using Ivanti Connect Secure, Policy Secure, and Neurons for ZTA gateways. Exploits have been detected in the wild, urging immediate attention to patch these systems to prevent security breaches.

Product details

The products affected include Ivanti Connect Secure, Ivanti Policy Secure, and Ivanti Neurons for ZTA gateways. Specifically, versions before 22.7R2.5 for Connect Secure and Neurons for ZTA gateways, and versions before 22.7R1.2 for Policy Secure are vulnerable. Users of these products are strongly advised to upgrade to ensure protection against potential exploits.

Vulnerability type summary

This vulnerability is classified as a stack-based buffer overflow, under the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifier CWE-121. Such vulnerabilities allow attackers to overwrite the memory of an application, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or escalation of privileges. The critical nature of this vulnerability due to its exploitation potential in the wild necessitates immediate remedial actions.

Details of the vulnerability

CVE-2025-0283 allows a local authenticated attacker to escalate their privileges via a stack-based buffer overflow. This flaw exists in Ivanti Connect Secure, Policy Secure, and Neurons for ZTA gateways. Unpatched systems can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, granting elevated access that could compromise sensitive data or disrupt business operations. Organizations using affected versions need to apply patches that mitigate this vulnerability as soon as possible.

Conclusion

It's crucial for organizations to recognize the severity of CVE-2025-0283 and act promptly. The stack-based buffer overflow presents serious security risks that can be mitigated by upgrading to the secure versions specified by Ivanti. Keeping systems updated is a fundamental security practice to fend off such emerging threats. Stay safe and ensure your cybersecurity practices are up to date.

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• https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-Advisory-Ivanti-Connect-Secure-Policy-Secure-ZTA-Gateways-CVE-2025-0282-CVE-2025-0283