CVE-2023-42785: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Jan 14, 2025
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Updated

A null pointer dereference in FortiOS versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.1, 7.2.0 through 7.2.5, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions , 6.2 all versions and 6.0 all versions allows attacker to trigger a denial of service via a crafted http request.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.0.0<7.2.6
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.4.0<7.4.2

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiSASE version 23.4.a or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.4.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.2.6 or above

Event History

Jan 14, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:08 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42785?

CVE-2023-42785 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-42785?

To resolve CVE-2023-42785, upgrade FortiOS to version 7.4.2 or later, or to versions 7.2.6 and above.

3

What versions of FortiOS are affected by CVE-2023-42785?

CVE-2023-42785 affects FortiOS versions 7.4.0 to 7.4.1, 7.2.0 to 7.2.5, and all versions of 7.0, 6.4, 6.2, and 6.0.

4

What type of attack can be performed using CVE-2023-42785?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-42785 to trigger a denial of service condition by sending a crafted HTTP request.

5

Is there a known workaround for CVE-2023-42785?

Currently, there is no documented workaround for CVE-2023-42785; the only mitigation is to upgrade to a patched version.

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