CVE-2017-14182: Input Validation
First published: Fri Oct 27 2017(Updated: )
A Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 5.4.0 to 5.4.5 allows an authenticated user to cause the web GUI to be temporarily unresponsive, via passing a specially crafted payload to the 'params' parameter of the JSON web API.
Credit: psirt@fortinet.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FortiOS | =5.4.0 | |
| FortiOS | =5.4.1 | |
| FortiOS | =5.4.2 | |
| FortiOS | =5.4.3 | |
| FortiOS | =5.4.4 | |
| FortiOS | =5.4.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-14182?
CVE-2017-14182 is classified as a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability.
How does CVE-2017-14182 affect Fortinet FortiOS?
CVE-2017-14182 allows an authenticated user to make the web GUI temporarily unresponsive through a specially crafted payload.
Which versions of Fortinet FortiOS are affected by CVE-2017-14182?
Fortinet FortiOS versions 5.4.0 through 5.4.5 are impacted by CVE-2017-14182.
Can CVE-2017-14182 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-14182 requires authentication, so exploitation is not possible without valid user credentials.
What measures can be taken to mitigate CVE-2017-14182?
To mitigate CVE-2017-14182, it is recommended to upgrade Fortinet FortiOS to a version that is not vulnerable.
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