First published: Tue Jan 14 2025(Updated: )
A stack-based buffer overflow in Fortinet FortiWeb versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.7, and 7.4.0 through 7.4.1 may allow a privileged user to execute arbitrary code via specially crafted CLI commands, provided the user is able to evade FortiWeb stack protections.
Credit: psirt@fortinet.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Fortinet FortiWeb | >=7.2.0<=7.2.7>=7.4.0<=7.4.1 |
Please upgrade to FortiWeb version 7.4.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiWeb version 7.2.8 or above
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CVE-2024-21758 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
To mitigate CVE-2024-21758, upgrade Fortinet FortiWeb to version 7.2.8 or 7.4.2 or later.
CVE-2024-21758 affects users of Fortinet FortiWeb versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.7 and 7.4.0 through 7.4.1.
CVE-2024-21758 could allow a privileged user to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
CVE-2024-21758 is characterized by a stack-based buffer overflow that can be triggered using specially crafted CLI commands.