Heap-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities in FortiWeb by Fortinet
CVE-2021-41017

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Fortinet
Status
Fortinet Fortiweb
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 December 2021

Summary

Multiple heap-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in certain web API controllers of FortiWeb (versions 6.3.0 to 6.4.1). Aimed at authenticated users, these vulnerabilities can be exploited by sending specially crafted HTTP requests, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands or code remotely, thereby compromising system integrity and security.

Affected Version(s)

Fortinet FortiWeb FortiWeb 6.4.1, 6.4.0, 6.3.0 through 6.3.15

References

https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-160
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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