CWE
134
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated
Advisory Published

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

First published: Tue Mar 12 2024(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.

Credit: psirt@fortinet.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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>=6.4.5<=6.4.7
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.0.1<=7.0.6
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.2.0<7.2.6
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer=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<=6.0.14

Remedy

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 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 FortiPortal version 7.0.0 or above

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Which products are affected by CVE-2023-41842?

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

  • Can CVE-2023-41842 be exploited remotely?

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

  • 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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