What is the vulnerability ID for this heap-based buffer overflow?

The vulnerability ID for this heap-based buffer overflow is CVE-2023-23782.

How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by providing specifically crafted arguments to existing commands.

What is the severity rating of this vulnerability?

The severity rating of this vulnerability is 7.8 (high).

How can I fix this vulnerability?

To fix this vulnerability, update to a version outside the affected range specified.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-23782

high

7.8

CWE

787 119 122

16/2/2023

23/10/2024

CVE-2023-23782: Buffer Overflow

Q: Which software versions are affected by this vulnerability?

The affected software versions are Fortinet FortiWeb version 7.0.0 through 7.0.1, FortiWeb version 6.3.0 through 6.3.19, FortiWeb 6.4 all versions, and FortiWeb 6.2 all versions.

First published: Thu Feb 16 2023(Updated: )

A heap-based buffer overflow in Fortinet FortiWeb version 7.0.0 through 7.0.1, FortiWeb version 6.3.0 through 6.3.19, FortiWeb 6.4 all versions, FortiWeb 6.2 all versions, FortiWeb 6.1 all versions allows attacker to escalation of privilege via specifically crafted arguments to existing commands.

Credit: psirt@fortinet.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Fortinet FortiWeb	>=6.0.0<=6.2.7
Fortinet FortiWeb	>=6.3.0<6.3.20
Fortinet FortiWeb	>=6.4.0<=6.4.2
Fortinet FortiWeb	>=7.0.0<7.0.2

Remedy

Upgrade to FortiWeb 7.0.2 or above, upgrade to FortiWeb 6.3.20 or above.

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Reference Links

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-111

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this heap-based buffer overflow?
The vulnerability ID for this heap-based buffer overflow is CVE-2023-23782.
Which software versions are affected by this vulnerability?
The affected software versions are Fortinet FortiWeb version 7.0.0 through 7.0.1, FortiWeb version 6.3.0 through 6.3.19, FortiWeb 6.4 all versions, and FortiWeb 6.2 all versions.
How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by providing specifically crafted arguments to existing commands.
What is the severity rating of this vulnerability?
The severity rating of this vulnerability is 7.8 (high).
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, update to a version outside the affected range specified.

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