Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS
CVE-2023-46714

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Fortinet
Status
FortiOS
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 May 2024

Summary

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Fortinet FortiOS, affecting versions 7.2.1 through 7.2.6 and versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.1. This flaw allows a privileged attacker to exploit the administrative interface, potentially leading to the execution of arbitrary code or commands by sending specially crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests. Organizations utilizing the affected FortiOS versions are urged to review their security configurations and apply necessary patches to mitigate this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

FortiOS 7.4.0 <= 7.4.1

FortiOS 7.2.1 <= 7.2.6

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-415

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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