#VU105622 Format string error in FortiOS - CVE-2024-45324

Vulnerability identifier: #VU105622

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-45324

CWE-ID: CWE-134

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a format string error. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request that contains format string specifiers and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiOS: 6.2.0 - 6.2.16, 6.4.0 - 6.4.15, 7.0.0 - 7.0.15, 7.2.0 - 7.2.9, 7.4.0 - 7.4.4

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External links
https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-325

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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