CVE-2023-41842: Format string vulnerability in administrative interface

Published Mar 12, 2024
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Updated

A use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability [CWE-134] in FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiAnalyzer-BigData & FortiPortal may allow a privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted command arguments.

Other sources

A use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability [CWE-134] vulnerability in Fortinet allows a privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted command arguments.

— MITRE

Affected Software

11 affected components
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=6.2.0<7.0.10
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.2.0<7.2.4
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.4.0<7.4.2
Fortinet Fortianalyzer Big Data>=6.4.5<=6.4.7
Fortinet Fortianalyzer Big Data>=7.0.1<=7.0.6
Fortinet Fortianalyzer Big Data>=7.2.0<7.2.6
Fortinet Fortianalyzer Big Data=6.2.5
Fortinet FortiManager>=6.2.0<7.0.10
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.2.0<7.2.4
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.4.0<7.4.2
Fortinet FortiPortal>=5.3.0<6.0.15

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiPortal version 6.0.15 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer-BigData version 7.4.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer-BigData version 7.2.6 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.4.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.2.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.0.10 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.2.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.0.10 or above

Event History

Mar 12, 2024
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:09 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 25, 2024
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-41842?

CVE-2023-41842 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow privileged attackers to execute unauthorized code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-41842?

To fix CVE-2023-41842, update your FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, or FortiPortal to the latest patched version as specified by Fortinet.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-41842?

CVE-2023-41842 affects FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiPortal across various versions.

4

Can CVE-2023-41842 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2023-41842 can be exploited remotely by an attacker leveraging specially crafted command arguments.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-41842?

CVE-2023-41842 is categorized as a use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability, which can lead to code execution.

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