What is the severity of CVE-2014-2721?

CVE-2014-2721 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote access and privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2721?

To fix CVE-2014-2721, ensure that your FortiBalancer device configurations adhere to recommended security practices, and apply the latest firmware updates.

Which FortiBalancer versions are affected by CVE-2014-2721?

CVE-2014-2721 affects FortiBalancer 400, 1000, 2000, and 3000 models running vulnerable firmware.

Can CVE-2014-2721 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-2721 can be exploited remotely by an attacker who leverages the configuration error to gain privileged access.

Is CVE-2014-2721 the result of an SSH defect?

No, CVE-2014-2721 is not due to an underlying SSH defect but rather a configuration error specific to the FortiBalancer platform.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2014-2721

critical

CWE

276

19/3/2020

6/8/2024

CVE-2014-2721

First published: Thu Mar 19 2020(Updated: )

In FortiBalancer 400, 1000, 2000 and 3000, a platform-specific remote access vulnerability has been discovered that may allow a remote user to gain privileged access to affected systems using SSH. The vulnerability is caused by a configuration error, and is not the result of an underlying SSH defect.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Fortinet Fortibalancer 400 Firmware
Fortinet Fortibalancer 400
Fortinet Fortibalancer 1000 Firmware
Fortinet Fortibalancer 1000
Fortinet Fortibalancer 2000 Firmware
Fortinet Fortibalancer 2000
Fortinet Fortibalancer 3000 Firmware
Fortinet Fortibalancer 3000

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Reference Links

https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-14-010

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-2721?
CVE-2014-2721 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote access and privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2721?
To fix CVE-2014-2721, ensure that your FortiBalancer device configurations adhere to recommended security practices, and apply the latest firmware updates.
Which FortiBalancer versions are affected by CVE-2014-2721?
CVE-2014-2721 affects FortiBalancer 400, 1000, 2000, and 3000 models running vulnerable firmware.
Can CVE-2014-2721 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-2721 can be exploited remotely by an attacker who leverages the configuration error to gain privileged access.
Is CVE-2014-2721 the result of an SSH defect?
No, CVE-2014-2721 is not due to an underlying SSH defect but rather a configuration error specific to the FortiBalancer platform.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-2721?
CVE-2014-2721 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote access and privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2721?
To fix CVE-2014-2721, ensure that your FortiBalancer device configurations adhere to recommended security practices, and apply the latest firmware updates.
Which FortiBalancer versions are affected by CVE-2014-2721?
CVE-2014-2721 affects FortiBalancer 400, 1000, 2000, and 3000 models running vulnerable firmware.
Can CVE-2014-2721 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-2721 can be exploited remotely by an attacker who leverages the configuration error to gain privileged access.
Is CVE-2014-2721 the result of an SSH defect?
No, CVE-2014-2721 is not due to an underlying SSH defect but rather a configuration error specific to the FortiBalancer platform.