#VU91760 Stack-based buffer overflow in Fortinet, Inc products - CVE-2024-26010

Vulnerability identifier: #VU91760

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26010

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiPAM
Server applications / Directory software, identity management
FortiOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
FortiProxy
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
FortiSwitch Manager
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing specially crafted packets within the fgfmd daemon. A remote attacker can send specially crafted packets to the device, trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiPAM: 1.0.0 - 1.2.1

FortiOS: 6.0.0 - 6.0.18, 6.2.0 - 6.2.16, 6.4.0 - 6.4.15, 7.0.0 - 7.0.14, 7.2.0 - 7.2.7, 7.4.0 - 7.4.3

FortiProxy: 7.0.0 - 7.0.15, 7.2.0 - 7.2.9, 7.4.0 - 7.4.3

FortiSwitch Manager: 7.0.0 - 7.2.3

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External links
https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-036

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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.