high
7.2
CWE
134
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2023-45583: Format String Bug in cli command

First published: Tue May 14 2024(Updated: )

A use of externally-controlled format string in Fortinet FortiProxy versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.5, 7.0.0 through 7.0.11, 2.0.0 through 2.0.13, 1.2.0 through 1.2.13, 1.1.0 through 1.1.6 FortiPAM versions 1.1.0, 1.0.0 through 1.0.3 FortiOS versions 7.4.0, 7.2.0 through 7.2.5, 7.0.0 through 7.0.13, 6.4.0 through 6.4.14, 6.2.0 through 6.2.15 FortiSwitchManager versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.2, 7.0.0 through 7.0.2 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted cli commands and http requests.

Credit: psirt@fortinet.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Fortinet FortiProxy<7.0.12
Fortinet FortiProxy>7.2.0<7.2.6
Fortinet FortiSwitchManager>=7.0.0<7.0.3
Fortinet FortiSwitchManager>=7.2.0<7.2.3
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine<7.2.6
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine>=6.2.0<=6.2.16
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine>=6.4.0<=6.4.15
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine>=7.0.0<=7.0.12
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine>=7.2.0<=7.2.5
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine=7.4.0
FortiGuard FortiPAM>=1.0.0<=1.0.3
FortiGuard FortiPAM=1.1.0
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine=.
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine>=7.2.0<=7.2.5
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine>=7.0
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine>=6.4
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine>=6.2
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine>=6.0.0<=6.0.16
FortiGuard FortiPAM=.
FortiGuard FortiPAM>=1.0
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.2.0<=7.2.5
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.0.0<=7.0.11
Fortinet FortiProxy>=2.0
Fortinet FortiProxy>=1.2
Fortinet FortiProxy>=1.1
Fortinet FortiProxy>=1.0
Fortinet FortiSwitchManager>=7.2.0<=7.2.2
Fortinet FortiSwitchManager>=7.0.0<=7.0.2

Remedy

Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.4.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.2.6 or above Please upgrade to FortiSwitchManager version 7.2.3 or above Please upgrade to FortiSwitchManager version 7.0.3 or above Please upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.2.6 or above Please upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.0.12 or above Please upgrade to FortiPAM version 1.1.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiSASE version 22.4 or above

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-45583?

    The severity of CVE-2023-45583 is classified as high, due to its potential to allow remote code execution via a format string vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-45583?

    To fix CVE-2023-45583, upgrade Fortinet FortiOS to version 7.4.1 or higher, or FortiProxy to version 7.2.6 or higher.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-45583?

    CVE-2023-45583 affects FortiOS versions including 7.2.0 through 7.2.5, as well as various versions of FortiProxy and FortiPAM.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-45583 if I cannot upgrade immediately?

    Currently, there are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2023-45583, so timely upgrading is essential.

  • What products are impacted by CVE-2023-45583?

    CVE-2023-45583 impacts multiple FortiNet products, including FortiOS, FortiProxy, and FortiPAM.

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