7.5
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-2216

First published: Mon Aug 25 2014(Updated: )

The FortiManager protocol service in Fortinet FortiOS before 4.3.16 and 5.0.0 before 5.0.8 on FortiGate devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted request.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine<=4.3.15
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine=4.3.10
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine=4.3.12
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine=4.3.13
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine=4.3.14
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine=5.0.0
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine=5.0.3
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine=5.0.4
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine=5.0.5
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine=5.0.6
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine=5.0.7

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-2216?

    CVE-2014-2216 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote denial of service and arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-2216?

    To fix CVE-2014-2216, upgrade your FortiOS to version 4.3.16, 5.0.8, or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2014-2216?

    CVE-2014-2216 affects FortiOS versions prior to 4.3.16 and 5.0.0 versions before 5.0.8 on FortiGate devices.

  • What type of attack is enabled by CVE-2014-2216?

    CVE-2014-2216 allows attackers to cause a denial of service and potentially execute arbitrary code through crafted requests.

  • Can CVE-2014-2216 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2014-2216 can be exploited remotely by attackers targeting vulnerable FortiGate devices.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203