Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb
CVE-2024-21758

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Fortinet
Status
Fortiweb
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 January 2025

What is CVE-2024-21758?

A vulnerability exists in Fortinet's FortiWeb that enables a stack-based buffer overflow affecting versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.7 and 7.4.0 through 7.4.1. This flaw can be exploited by a privileged user who inputs specially crafted CLI commands, successfully bypassing the stack protection mechanisms in place. If exploited, this could lead to unauthorized execution of arbitrary code, posing significant security risks.

Affected Version(s)

FortiWeb 7.4.0 <= 7.4.1

FortiWeb 7.2.0 <= 7.2.7

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-458

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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