critical
9.8
CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-32589: Use After Free

First published: Thu Dec 19 2024(Updated: )

A Use After Free (CWE-416) vulnerability in FortiManager version 7.0.0, version 6.4.5 and below, version 6.2.7 and below, version 6.0.10 and below, version 5.6.10 and below, version 5.4.7 and below, version 5.2.10 and below, version 5.0.12 and below and FortiAnalyzer version 7.0.0, version 6.4.5 and below, version 6.2.7 and below, version 6.0.10 and below, version 5.6.10 and below, version 5.4.7 and below, version 5.3.11, version 5.2.10 to 5.2.4 fgfmsd daemon may allow a remote, non-authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code as root via sending a specifically crafted request to the fgfm port of the targeted device.

Credit: psirt@fortinet.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Fortinet FortiManager<6.4.6<6.2.8<6.0.11<5.6.11<5.4.8<5.2.11<5.0.13
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer<6.4.6<6.2.8<6.0.11<5.6.11<5.4.8>=5.2.10<5.2.4
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=5.2.4<5.6.11
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=6.0.0<6.0.11
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=6.2.0<6.2.8
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=6.4.0<6.4.6
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer=7.0.0
Fortinet FortiManager>=5.0.0<5.6.11
Fortinet FortiManager>=6.0.0<6.0.11
Fortinet FortiManager>=6.2.0<6.2.8
Fortinet FortiManager>=6.4.0<6.4.6
Fortinet FortiManager=7.0.0
Fortinet FortiPortal>=4.0.0<5.3.7
Fortinet FortiPortal>=6.0.0<6.0.6

Remedy

Please upgrade to FortiPortal version 6.0.6 or above Please upgrade to FortiPortal version 5.3.7 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.0.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 6.4.6 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 6.2.8 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 6.0.11 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 5.6.11 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.0.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 6.4.6 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 6.2.8 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 6.0.11 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 5.6.11 or above

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-32589?

    CVE-2021-32589 has been assigned a high severity rating due to potential exploitation leading to unauthorized access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-32589?

    To fix CVE-2021-32589, upgrade FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer to versions that are not vulnerable, specifically versions greater than 6.4.6, 6.2.8, 6.0.11, 5.6.11, 5.4.8, 5.2.11, and 5.0.13.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-32589?

    CVE-2021-32589 affects FortiManager versions 7.0.0, 6.4.5 and below, and FortiAnalyzer versions 7.0.0, 6.4.5 and below.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2021-32589 classified as?

    CVE-2021-32589 is classified as a Use After Free vulnerability (CWE-416) which can lead to serious security issues.

  • Is there a known exploit for CVE-2021-32589?

    While details regarding active exploits for CVE-2021-32589 are not publicly detailed, the high severity rating suggests potential for exploitation.

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