New SonicWall SonicOS flaw allows hackers to crash firewalls

New SonicWall SonicOS flaw allows hackers to crash firewalls

A recent security advisory from SonicWall highlights a high-severity SSLVPN vulnerability (CVE-2025-40601) that could cause firewalls to crash through a denial-of-service attack. While no active exploitation has been reported, SonicWall recommends urgent patching and mitigation measures. #SonicOS #SSLVPNVulnerability

Keypoints

  • SonicWall urges customers to patch a critical SSLVPN flaw impacting Gen7 and Gen8 firewalls.
  • The vulnerability is caused by a stack-based buffer overflow that can crash firewalls.
  • No active exploits or PoCs have been publicly reported as of now.
  • Affected versions include specific firmware versions for Gen7 and Gen8 firewalls.
  • SonicWall also addressed vulnerabilities in its Email Security appliances, advising users to upgrade.

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