CVE-2020-29019: [FortiWeb] Buffer overflow vulnerability in the cookie header

Published Jan 4, 2021
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Updated

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in FortiWeb 6.3.0 through 6.3.7 and version before 6.2.4 may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to crash the httpd daemon thread by sending a request with a crafted cookie header.

Other sources

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in FortiWeb may allow a remote, authenticated attacker to crash the httpd daemon thread by sending a request with a crafted cookie header.

FortiGuard

Affected Software

2 affected components
Fortinet FortiWeb<6.2.4
Fortinet FortiWeb>=6.3.0<=6.3.7

Event History

Jan 4, 2021
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:01 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-29019?

CVE-2020-29019 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote, unauthenticated attackers to exploit it.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-29019?

To fix CVE-2020-29019, upgrade FortiWeb to version 6.2.4 or later, or to versions 6.3.8 or higher.

3

Which FortiWeb versions are affected by CVE-2020-29019?

CVE-2020-29019 affects FortiWeb versions 6.3.0 through 6.3.7 and versions before 6.2.4.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-29019?

CVE-2020-29019 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

What can an attacker do by exploiting CVE-2020-29019?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2020-29019 can crash the httpd daemon thread by sending a specially crafted cookie header.

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