CVE-2022-33871: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 16, 2023
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Updated

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability [CWE-121] in FortiWeb version 7.0.1 and earlier, 6.4 all versions, version 6.3.19 and earlier may allow a privileged attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands via specifically crafted CLI execute backup-local rename and execute backup-local show operations.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Fortinet FortiWeb>=6.3.6<6.3.20
Fortinet FortiWeb=6.4.0
Fortinet FortiWeb=6.4.1
Fortinet FortiWeb=6.4.2
Fortinet FortiWeb=7.0.0
Fortinet FortiWeb=7.0.1

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiWeb version 7.0.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiWeb version 6.3.20 or above

Event History

Feb 16, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:06 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2022-33871.

2

How severe is the CVE-2022-33871 vulnerability?

The severity of the CVE-2022-33871 vulnerability is high.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-33871?

FortiWeb version 7.0.1 and earlier, 6.4 all versions, version 6.3.19 and earlier are affected by CVE-2022-33871.

4

What is the CWE ID for CVE-2022-33871?

The CWE ID for CVE-2022-33871 is CWE-121.

5

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-33871?

A privileged attacker can execute arbitrary code or commands by exploiting the CVE-2022-33871 vulnerability through specifically crafted CLI `execute backup-local rename` and `execute backup-local show` commands.

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