Stack-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb
CVE-2021-36179

8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Fortinet
Status
Fortinet Fortiweb
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 September 2021

What is CVE-2021-36179?

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Fortinet's FortiWeb, impacting versions 6.3.14 and below, as well as 6.2.4 and below. This vulnerability enables attackers to execute unauthorized code or commands by sending specially crafted parameters during Command Line Interface (CLI) command execution. Exploitation of this vulnerability poses significant risks to the integrity and security of affected systems.

Affected Version(s)

Fortinet FortiWeb FortiWeb 6.3.14, 6.3.13, 6.3.12, 6.3.11, 6.3.10, 6.3.9, 6.3.8, 6.3.7, 6.3.6, 6.3.5, 6.3.4, 6.3.3, 6.3.2, 6.3.1, 6.3.0, 6.2.4, 6.2.3, 6.2.2, 6.2.1, 6.2.0

References

https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-20-206
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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