Vulnerability identifier: #VU89602
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-415
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 execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error caused by a double usage of json_object_put. A remote privileged user can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the device, trigger a double free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
FortiOS: 6.4.0 - 6.4.15, 6.2.0 - 6.2.16
External links
http://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-195
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.