CVE-2024-23113: Fortinet Multiple Products Format String Vulnerability

Published Feb 15, 2024
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Updated

A use of externally-controlled format string in Fortinet FortiOS versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, 7.2.0 through 7.2.6, 7.0.0 through 7.0.13, FortiProxy versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, 7.2.0 through 7.2.8, 7.0.0 through 7.0.14, FortiPAM versions 1.2.0, 1.1.0 through 1.1.2, 1.0.0 through 1.0.3, FortiSwitchManager versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.3, 7.0.0 through 7.0.3 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted packets.

Other sources

A use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability [CWE-134] in FortiOS fgfmd daemon may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands via specially crafted requests. A third-party report is indicating this may be exploited in the wild.

— FortiGuard

Fortinet FortiOS, FortiPAM, FortiProxy, and FortiWeb contain a format string vulnerability that allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands via specially crafted requests.

— CISA

Affected Software

15 affected components
Fortinet FortiOS=6.0.x
Fortinet FortiOS
Fortinet FortiSIEM
Fortinet Multiple Products
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.0.0<=7.0.14
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.2.0<=7.2.8
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.4.0<=7.4.2
Fortinet FortiSwitchManager>=7.0.0<=7.0.3
Fortinet FortiSwitchManager>=7.2.0<=7.2.3
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.0.0<=7.0.13
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2.0<=7.2.6
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.4.0<=7.4.2
Fortinet FortiPAM>=1.0.0<=1.0.3
Fortinet FortiPAM>=1.1.0<=1.1.2
Fortinet FortiPAM=1.2.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.0.14
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.2.7
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.4.3
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiPAM to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.1.3
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiPAM to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.2.1
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiProxy to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.0.16
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiProxy to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.2.9
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiProxy to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.4.3
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiSwitchManager to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.0.4
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiSwitchManager to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.2.4
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiVoice to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.4.9
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiVoice to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.0.2
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiWeb to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.4.3

Event History

Feb 8, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·11:11 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·11:13 PM
Feb 9, 2024
News Published
via The Register·02:30 PM
News Published
via The Register·02:33 PM
Feb 15, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 9, 2024
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·10:07 PM
Oct 10, 2024
News Published
via The Register·01:34 PM
Oct 14, 2024
News Published
via The Register·12:30 PM
Oct 23, 2024
News Published
via The Register·10:47 PM
Oct 25, 2024
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·11:55 PM
Jan 18, 2026
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·07:44 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·07:44 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23113?

CVE-2024-23113 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-23113?

To mitigate CVE-2024-23113, upgrade FortiOS, FortiProxy, or FortiPAM to the latest recommended versions: 7.4.3 or higher, 7.2.9 or higher, or 1.2.0 respectively.

3

Which Fortinet products are affected by CVE-2024-23113?

CVE-2024-23113 affects multiple Fortinet products, including FortiOS, FortiProxy, and FortiPAM across various versions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-23113?

CVE-2024-23113 is a use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability.

5

Are there known exploits for CVE-2024-23113?

Yes, CVE-2024-23113 has been reported to be actively exploited in the wild.

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