Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Fortinet FortiOS and FortiManager Products
CVE-2024-50571

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Fortinet
Status
FortiOS
Fortiproxy
Fortimanager
Fortianalyzer
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 October 2025

What is CVE-2024-50571?

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Fortinet's FortiOS and related products, allowing attackers to execute unauthorized commands through specially crafted requests. This issue affects multiple versions across FortiOS, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiProxy, leading to significant risks for network security. It is essential for users to promptly apply security updates to mitigate potential exploits.

Affected Version(s)

FortiAnalyzer 7.6.0 <= 7.6.2

FortiAnalyzer 7.4.0 <= 7.4.5

FortiAnalyzer 7.2.0 <= 7.2.8

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-442

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
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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CVE-2024-50571 : Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Fortinet FortiOS and FortiManager Products