Format string error in FortiOS CLI command



Published: 2024-04-09
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-48784
CWE-ID CWE-134
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		FortiOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Fortinet, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Format string error

EUVDB-ID: #VU88234

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-48784

CWE-ID: CWE-134 - Use of Externally-Controlled Format String

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a format string error in CLI. A local privileged user can supply a specially crafted input via the CLI command and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiOS: 7.0.0 - 7.4.1

External links

http://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-413


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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