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CVE-2006-3222

First published: Sat Jun 24 2006(Updated: )

The FTP proxy module in Fortinet FortiOS (FortiGate) before 2.80 MR12 and 3.0 MR2 allows remote attackers to bypass anti-virus scanning via the Enhanced Passive (EPSV) FTP mode.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine=3.0
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine=2.50
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine=3.0_mr1
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine=3.0_beta
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine=2.80
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine=2.36
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine=2.8_mr10
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine=2.50_mr5
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine=2.5_0mr4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-3222?

    CVE-2006-3222 is considered a medium-severity vulnerability that allows remote attackers to bypass anti-virus scanning in Fortinet FortiOS.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-3222?

    To fix CVE-2006-3222, upgrade Fortinet FortiOS to version 2.80 MR12 or later and 3.0 MR2 or later.

  • Which versions of Fortinet FortiOS are affected by CVE-2006-3222?

    CVE-2006-3222 affects Fortinet FortiOS versions 2.5_0mr4, 2.8_mr10, 2.36, 2.50, 2.50_mr5, 2.80, and 3.0 beta.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2006-3222 facilitate?

    CVE-2006-3222 facilitates remote attacks that can bypass the anti-virus scanning feature using the Enhanced Passive FTP mode.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-3222 if I cannot update immediately?

    As a temporary workaround for CVE-2006-3222, you should disable Enhanced Passive FTP mode in FortiOS until you can apply the necessary updates.

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