7.5
CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-45235: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Sat Aug 24 2024(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in Fort before 1.6.3. A malicious RPKI repository that descends from a (trusted) Trust Anchor can serve (via rsync or RRDP) a resource certificate containing an Authority Key Identifier extension that lacks the keyIdentifier field. Fort references this pointer without sanitizing it first. Because Fort is an RPKI Relying Party, a crash can lead to Route Origin Validation unavailability, which can lead to compromised routing.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Fortinet FortiGate<1.6.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-45235?

    CVE-2024-45235 has been identified as a critical vulnerability affecting Fort versions before 1.6.3.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-45235?

    To fix CVE-2024-45235, upgrade Fort software to version 1.6.3 or later.

  • What type of attack is possible with CVE-2024-45235?

    CVE-2024-45235 allows attackers to exploit a malicious RPKI repository to serve invalid resource certificates.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2024-45235?

    Any users or organizations utilizing Fort software versions before 1.6.3 are affected by CVE-2024-45235.

  • What components of the Fort software are vulnerable in CVE-2024-45235?

    The vulnerability in CVE-2024-45235 specifically affects the handling of Authority Key Identifier extensions within resource certificates.

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