CVE-2023-48784: FortiOS - Format String in CLI command

Published Apr 9, 2024
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Updated

A use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability [CWE-134] in FortiOS version 7.4.1 and below, version 7.2.7 and below, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions command line interface may allow a local privileged attacker with super-admin profile and CLI access to execute arbitrary code or commands via specially crafted requests.

Other sources

A use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability [CWE-134] in FortiOS command line interface may allow a local privileged attacker with CLI access to execute arbitrary code or commands via specially crafted requests.

FortiGuard

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.4.0<=7.4.1
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2.0<=7.2.7
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.0.0<=7.0.15
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.4
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.4.0<7.0.16
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2.0<7.2.8
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.4.0<7.4.2

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.4.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.2.8 or above

Event History

Apr 9, 2024
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:24 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Apr 10, 2024
News Published
via The Register·12:15 AM
News Published
via The Register·12:19 AM
Dec 2, 2024
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·01:00 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-48784?

CVE-2023-48784 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow local privileged attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-48784?

To remediate CVE-2023-48784, upgrade to FortiOS version 7.4.2, 7.2.8, or 7.0.16 or later.

3

Which versions of FortiOS are affected by CVE-2023-48784?

CVE-2023-48784 affects FortiOS versions 7.4.1 and below, 7.2.7 and below, 7.0 all versions, and 6.4 all versions.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2023-48784?

CVE-2023-48784 can be exploited by local privileged attackers who have access to the CLI with a super-admin profile.

5

Is CVE-2023-48784 a remote vulnerability?

No, CVE-2023-48784 is a local vulnerability that requires physical or privileged CLI access to exploit.

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