Improper Security Check in FortiOS and FortiProxy Affects Apple Devices

CVE-2024-55599

What is CVE-2024-55599?

A vulnerability in FortiOS and FortiProxy, characterized by an improperly implemented security check, may enable a remote unauthenticated user to bypass DNS filtering specifically on Apple devices. The affected versions include FortiOS 7.6.0, 7.4.7 and below, as well as all versions of 7.0 and 6.4. Similarly, FortiProxy versions affected are 7.6.1 and below, 7.4.8 and below, all versions of 7.2, and all versions of 7.0. This security flaw poses a risk, allowing unauthorized access to potentially sensitive information. For further details, refer to Fortinet's advisory.

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