CVE-2024-36505: Real-time file system integrity checking write protection bypass

Published Aug 13, 2024
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Updated

An improper access control vulnerability [CWE-284] in FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.3, 7.2.5 through 7.2.7, 7.0.12 through 7.0.14 and 6.4.x may allow an attacker who has already successfully obtained write access to the underlying system (via another hypothetical exploit) to bypass the file integrity checking system.

Other sources

An improper access control vulnerability [CWE-284] in FortiOS may allow an attacker who has already successfully obtained write access to the underlying system (via another hypothetical exploit) to bypass the file integrity checking system.

FortiGuard

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.4.0<=7.4.3
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2.5<=7.2.7
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.0.12<=7.0.14
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.4.13<=6.4.15
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.4.13<=6.4.15
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.0.12<7.0.15
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2.5<7.2.8
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.4.0<7.4.4

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.4.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.2.8 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.0.15 or above

Event History

Aug 13, 2024
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:51 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-36505?

CVE-2024-36505 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to improper access control.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-36505?

To mitigate CVE-2024-36505, upgrade to FortiOS versions 7.4.4 or higher, 7.2.8 or higher, or 7.0.15 or higher.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-36505?

CVE-2024-36505 affects users of FortiOS versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.3, 7.2.5 through 7.2.7, 7.0.12 through 7.0.14, and certain 6.4.x versions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-36505?

CVE-2024-36505 is an improper access control vulnerability categorized under CWE-284.

5

Can CVE-2024-36505 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-36505 can potentially be exploited by an attacker who has already obtained write access to the underlying system.

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