CVE-2023-33308: Proxy mode with deep inspection - Stack-based buffer overflow

Published Jul 11, 2023
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Updated

A stack-based overflow vulnerability [CWE-124] in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.0.0 through 7.0.10 and 7.2.0 through 7.2.3 and FortiProxy version 7.0.0 through 7.0.9 and 7.2.0 through 7.2.2 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or command via crafted packets reaching proxy policies or firewall policies with proxy mode alongside deep or full packet inspection.

Other sources

A stack-based overflow vulnerability [CWE-124] in FortiOS & FortiProxy may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or command via crafted packets reaching proxy policies or firewall policies with proxy mode alongside SSL deep packet inspection.## Workaround:Disable HTTP/2 support on SSL inspection profiles used by proxy policies or firewall policies with proxy mode.Example with custom-deep-inspection profile:<br/>config firewall ssl-ssh-profile<br/>edit "custom-deep-inspection"<br/>set supported-alpn http1-1<br/>next<br/>end<br/>https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.0.0/new-features/710924/http-2-support-in-proxy-mode-ssl-inspection

FortiGuard

Affected Software

6 affected components
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.0.0<=7.0.9
Fortinet FortiProxy=7.2.0
Fortinet FortiProxy=7.2.1
Fortinet FortiProxy=7.2.2
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.0.0<=7.0.10
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2.0<=7.2.3

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 FortiProxy version 7.2.3 or above Please upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.0.10 or above

Event History

Jul 11, 2023
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 26, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this Fortinet FortiOS vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this Fortinet FortiOS vulnerability is CVE-2023-33308.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-33308?

CVE-2023-33308 has a severity level of 9.8, which is considered critical.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-33308?

Fortinet FortiOS versions 7.0.0 through 7.0.10 and 7.2.0 through 7.2.3, as well as FortiProxy versions 7.0.0 through 7.0.9 and 7.2.0 through 7.2.2, are affected by CVE-2023-33308.

4

What is the CWE ID of CVE-2023-33308?

CVE-2023-33308 has a CWE ID of 787.

5

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

An unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code or command by sending crafted packets to the affected Fortinet devices.

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