What is CVE-2021-44168?

CVE-2021-44168 is a vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS that allows a local authenticated attacker to download arbitrary files on the device via specially crafted update packages.

How severe is CVE-2021-44168?

CVE-2021-44168 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

Which versions of FortiOS are affected by CVE-2021-44168?

FortiOS versions 6.0.0 to 6.0.14, 6.2.0 to 6.2.10, 6.4.0 to 6.4.8, and versions 7.0.0 to 7.0.3 are affected by CVE-2021-44168.

How can I mitigate CVE-2021-44168?

To mitigate CVE-2021-44168, upgrade FortiOS to version 7.0.3 or later.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-44168?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-44168 on the FortiGuard Advisory page: https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-201.

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CVE-2021-44168

Exploited

high

7.8

CWE

494

10/12/2021

4/1/2022

21/11/2024

CVE-2021-44168: Fortinet FortiOS Arbitrary File Download

First published: Fri Dec 10 2021(Updated: )

Fortinet FortiOS "execute restore src-vis" downloads code without integrity checking, allowing an attacker to arbitrarily download files.

Credit: psirt@fortinet.com psirt@fortinet.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Fortinet FortiOS	<6.0.14
Fortinet FortiOS	>=6.2.0<6.2.10
Fortinet FortiOS	>=6.4.0<6.4.8
Fortinet FortiOS	>=7.0.0<7.0.3
Fortinet FortiOS
	<6.0.14
	>=6.2.0<6.2.10
	>=6.4.0<6.4.8
	>=7.0.0<7.0.3

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What is CVE-2021-44168?
CVE-2021-44168 is a vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS that allows a local authenticated attacker to download arbitrary files on the device via specially crafted update packages.
How severe is CVE-2021-44168?
CVE-2021-44168 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
Which versions of FortiOS are affected by CVE-2021-44168?
FortiOS versions 6.0.0 to 6.0.14, 6.2.0 to 6.2.10, 6.4.0 to 6.4.8, and versions 7.0.0 to 7.0.3 are affected by CVE-2021-44168.
How can I mitigate CVE-2021-44168?
To mitigate CVE-2021-44168, upgrade FortiOS to version 7.0.3 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-44168?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-44168 on the FortiGuard Advisory page: https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-201.

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