CVE-2024-26015: FortiOS - IP address validation mishandles zero characters

Published Jul 9, 2024
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Updated

An incorrect parsing of numbers with different radices vulnerability [CWE-1389] in FortiOS and FortiProxy IP address validation feature may permit an unauthenticated attacker to bypass the IP blocklist via crafted requests.

Other sources

An incorrect parsing of numbers with different radices vulnerability [CWE-1389] in FortiProxy version 7.4.3 and below, version 7.2.10 and below, version 7.0.17 and below and FortiOS version 7.4.3 and below, version 7.2.8 and below, version 7.0.15 and below IP address validation feature may permit an unauthenticated attacker to bypass the IP blocklist via crafted requests.

MITRE

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.0.0<=7.4.3
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.0.0<=7.0.15
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2.0<=7.2.8
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.4.0<=7.4.3
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.4.0<=7.4.3
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2.0<=7.2.8
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.0
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.4.0<=7.4.3
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.2.12<=7.2.15
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.2.0<=7.2.10
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.0

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.4.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.6.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.4.4 or above

Event History

Jul 9, 2024
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:33 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jul 10, 2024
News Published
via The Register·12:59 AM
News Published
via The Register·01:02 AM
Oct 25, 2024
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·11:55 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26015?

CVE-2024-26015 has a medium severity due to its potential to allow unauthorized access through IP blocklist bypass.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-26015?

To remediate CVE-2024-26015, upgrade FortiOS and FortiProxy to version 7.4.4 or 7.2.9 or later.

3

Which Fortinet products are affected by CVE-2024-26015?

CVE-2024-26015 affects FortiOS versions from 7.0 to 7.4.3 and FortiProxy from 7.0 to 7.4.3.

4

Can CVE-2024-26015 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-26015 can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-26015?

CVE-2024-26015 is classified as an incorrect parsing of numbers with different radices vulnerability.

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