CVE-2023-29181: High severity fortinet fortiproxy ssl vpn webmode vulnerability

Published Feb 22, 2024
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Updated

A use of externally-controlled format string in Fortinet FortiOS 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, 7.0.0 through 7.0.11, 6.4.0 through 6.4.12, 6.2.0 through 6.2.14, 6.0.0 through 6.0.16, FortiProxy 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, 7.0.0 through 7.0.10, 2.0.0 through 2.0.12, 1.2.0 through 1.2.13, 1.1.0 through 1.1.6, 1.0.0 through 1.0.7, FortiPAM 1.0.0 through 1.0.3 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted command.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Fortinet FortiProxy>=1.0.0<2.0.13
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.0.0<7.0.11
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.2.0<7.2.5
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.0.0<6.2.15
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.4.0<6.4.13
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.0.0<7.0.12
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2.0<7.2.5
Fortinet FortiPAM>=1.0.0<1.1.0

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.4.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.2.5 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.0.12 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 6.4.13 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 6.2.15 or above Please upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.2.5 or above Please upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.0.11 or above Please upgrade to FortiProxy version 2.0.13 or above Please upgrade to FortiPAM version 1.1.0 or above

Event History

Feb 22, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:40 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:40 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-29181?

CVE-2023-29181 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation leading to arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-29181?

To address CVE-2023-29181, upgrade your FortiOS or FortiProxy software to the latest version available that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2023-29181?

CVE-2023-29181 affects multiple versions of FortiOS and FortiProxy, specifically versions within 7.2.0 to 7.2.4, 7.0.0 to 7.0.11, and earlier versions.

4

Is CVE-2023-29181 remotely exploitable?

Yes, CVE-2023-29181 can be remotely exploited by attackers, potentially allowing them to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2023-29181?

Exploitation of CVE-2023-29181 may lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, and compromise of sensitive information on affected devices.

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