Format String Vulnerability in Fortinet FortiProxy and FortiOS Products
CVE-2023-36640

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Fortinet
Status
Fortiproxy
Fortipam
FortiOS
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 May 2024

Summary

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of externally-controlled format strings in Fortinet's FortiProxy and FortiOS products. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted commands, potentially allowing them to execute unauthorized code or commands. Affected versions include FortiProxy versions 7.2.0 to 7.2.4, 7.0.0 to 7.0.10, among others, and FortiOS versions 7.2.0, 7.0.0 to 7.0.12, and older versions. Organizations using these products should evaluate their exposure and apply necessary security measures promptly.

Affected Version(s)

FortiOS 7.2.0

FortiOS 7.0.0 <= 7.0.12

FortiOS 6.4.0 <= 6.4.14

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-137

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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