CVE-2023-22640: High severity fortinet fortiproxy ssl vpn webmode vulnerability

Published May 3, 2023
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Updated

A out-of-bounds write in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.2.0 through 7.2.3, FortiOS version 7.0.0 through 7.0.10, FortiOS version 6.4.0 through 6.4.11, FortiOS version 6.2.0 through 6.2.13, FortiOS all versions 6.0, FortiProxy version 7.2.0 through 7.2.1, FortiProxy version 7.0.0 through 7.0.7, FortiProxy all versions 2.0, FortiProxy all versions 1.2, FortiProxy all versions 1.1, FortiProxy all versions 1.0 allows an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted requests.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Fortinet FortiProxy=1.0.0
Fortinet FortiProxy=1.1.0
Fortinet FortiProxy=1.2.0
Fortinet FortiProxy=2.0.0
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.0.0<=6.0.16
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.2.0<6.2.14
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.4.0<6.4.12
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.0.0<7.0.11
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2.0<7.2.4

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.4.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.2.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.0.11 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 6.4.12 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 6.2.14 or above Please upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.2.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.0.8 or above   Workaround:   Disable "Host Check", "Restrict to Specific OS Versions" and "MAC address host checking" in sslvpn portal configuration. For example for "full-access" sslvpn portal:   config vpn ssl web portal edit "full-access" set os-check disable set host-check none set mac-addr-check disable end

Event History

May 3, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:26 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
10:15 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-22640?

CVE-2023-22640 is a vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.2.0 through 7.2.3, FortiOS version 7.0.0 through 7.0.10, FortiOS version 6.4.0 through 6.4.11, FortiOS version 6.2.0 through 6.2.13, and FortiOS all versions 6.0, as well as FortiProxy version 7.2.0 through 7.2.1, FortiProxy version 7.0.0 through 7.0.7, and FortiProxy version 1.0.0 through 2.0.0.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-22640?

CVE-2023-22640 has a severity rating of 8.8 (High).

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2023-22640?

The affected software for CVE-2023-22640 includes Fortinet FortiOS version 7.2.0 through 7.2.3, FortiOS version 7.0.0 through 7.0.10, FortiOS version 6.4.0 through 6.4.11, FortiOS version 6.2.0 through 6.2.13, FortiOS all versions 6.0, FortiProxy version 7.2.0 through 7.2.1, FortiProxy version 7.0.0 through 7.0.7, and FortiProxy version 1.0.0 through 2.0.0.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-22640?

Yes, there is a fix available for CVE-2023-22640. It is recommended to update to the latest version of Fortinet FortiOS or FortiProxy that includes a patch for the vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-22640?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-22640 on the FortiGuard website at https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-475.

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