#VU40904 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in FortiAuthenticator - CVE-2015-1458

Vulnerability identifier: #VU40904

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-1458

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiAuthenticator
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Fortinet FortiAuthenticator 3.0.0 allows local users to bypass intended restrictions and gain privileges by creating /tmp/privexec/dbgcore_enable_shell_access and executing the "shell" command.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiAuthenticator: 3.0.0

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External links
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130156/Fortinet-FortiAuthenticator-XSS-Disclosure-Bypass.html
https://www.security-assessment.com/files/documents/advisory/Fortinet_FortiAuthenticator_Multiple_Vulnerabilities.pdf
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72378
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100559

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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