Double free error in FortiOS and FortiPAM HTTPSd daemon



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-41678
CWE-ID CWE-415
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		FortiOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

FortiPAM
Server applications / Directory software, identity management

Vendor Fortinet, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Double free

EUVDB-ID: #VU84440

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-41678

CWE-ID: CWE-415 - Double Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within cache management in the HTTPSd daemon. A remote authenticated user can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the application, trigger double free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiOS: 7.0.0 - 7.0.5

FortiPAM: 1.0.0 - 1.1.1

CPE2.3 External links

http://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-196


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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