CWE
502
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-33299

First published: Fri Jun 23 2023(Updated: )

A deserialization of untrusted data in Fortinet FortiNAC below 7.2.1, below 9.4.3, below 9.2.8 and all earlier versions of 8.x allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted request on inter-server communication port. Note FortiNAC versions 8.x will not be fixed.

Credit: psirt@fortinet.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Fortinet FortiNAC>=8.5.0<=8.5.4
Fortinet FortiNAC>=8.6.0<=8.6.5
Fortinet FortiNAC>=8.7.0<=8.7.6
Fortinet FortiNAC>=8.8.0<=8.8.11
Fortinet FortiNAC>=9.1.0<=9.1.9
Fortinet FortiNAC>=9.2.0<=9.2.7
Fortinet FortiNAC=7.2.0
Fortinet FortiNAC=7.2.1
Fortinet FortiNAC=8.3.7
Fortinet FortiNAC=9.4.0
Fortinet FortiNAC=9.4.1
Fortinet FortiNAC=9.4.2

Remedy

Please upgrade to FortiNAC version 9.4.3 or above Please upgrade to FortiNAC version 9.2.8 or above Please upgrade to FortiNAC version 9.1.10 or above Please upgrade to FortiNAC version 7.2.2 or above

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-33299?

    CVE-2023-33299 has been classified as a critical vulnerability allowing unauthorized code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-33299?

    To fix CVE-2023-33299, upgrade your FortiNAC installation to version 7.2.1 or any version above 9.4.3.

  • What versions of FortiNAC are affected by CVE-2023-33299?

    CVE-2023-33299 affects FortiNAC versions below 7.2.1, below 9.4.3, below 9.2.8, and all earlier versions of 8.x.

  • Will FortiNAC 8.x be patched for CVE-2023-33299?

    No, FortiNAC versions 8.x will not receive a patch for CVE-2023-33299.

  • What type of attack can exploit CVE-2023-33299?

    CVE-2023-33299 can be exploited through deserialization of untrusted data via crafted requests on inter-server communication ports.

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