SB2023121476 - Format string errors in HTTPSd in Fortinet products
Published: December 14, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023121476
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Format string error (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-36639)
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a format string error in HTTPSd. A remote privileged user can send a specially crafted request that contains format string specifiers and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.