CVE-2024-45324: Multiple format string vulnerabilities

Published Mar 11, 2025
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Updated

A use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability [CWE-134] in FortiOS version 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, version 7.2.0 through 7.2.9, version 7.0.0 through 7.0.15 and before 6.4.15, FortiProxy version 7.4.0 through 7.4.6, version 7.2.0 through 7.2.12 and before 7.0.19, FortiPAM version 1.4.0 through 1.4.2 and before 1.3.1, FortiSRA version 1.4.0 through 1.4.2 and before 1.3.1 and FortiWeb version 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, version 7.2.0 through 7.2.10 and before 7.0.10 allows a privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted HTTP or HTTPS commands.

Other sources

A use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability [CWE-134] in FortiOS, FortiProxy, FortiPAM, FortiSRA and FortiWeb may allow a privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted HTTP or HTTPS commands.

— FortiGuard

Affected Software

40 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.4.0<=7.4.4, >=7.2.0<=7.2.9, >=7.0.0<=7.0.15, <6.4.15
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.4.0<=7.4.6, >=7.2.0<=7.2.12, <7.0.19
Fortinet FortiPAM>=1.4.0<=1.4.2, <1.3.1
Fortinet FortiSRA>=1.4.0<=1.4.2, <1.3.1
Fortinet FortiWeb>=7.4.0<=7.4.5, >=7.2.0<=7.2.10, <7.0.10
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.4.0<=7.4.4
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2.0<=7.2.9
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.0.0<=7.0.15
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.4.0<=6.4.15
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.2.0<=6.2.16
Fortinet FortiPAM>=1.4.0<=1.4.2
Fortinet FortiPAM>=1.3.0<=1.3.1
Fortinet FortiPAM>=1.2
Fortinet FortiPAM>=1.1
Fortinet FortiPAM>=1.0
Fortinet FortiProxy=.
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.4.0<=7.4.6
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.2.0<=7.2.12
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.0.0<=7.0.19
Fortinet FortiSRA>=1.4.0<=1.4.2
Fortinet FortiWeb=.
Fortinet FortiWeb>=7.4.0<=7.4.5
Fortinet FortiWeb>=7.2.0<=7.2.10
Fortinet FortiWeb>=7.0.0<=7.0.10
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.2.0<6.2.17
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.4.0<6.4.16
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.0.0<7.0.16
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2.0<7.2.10
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.4.0<7.4.5
Fortinet FortiPAM>=1.0.0<=1.3.1
Fortinet FortiPAM>=1.4.0<1.4.3
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.0.0<7.0.20
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.2.0<7.2.13
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.4.0<7.4.7
Fortinet FortiProxy=7.6.0
Fortinet FortiWeb>=7.0.0<7.0.11
Fortinet FortiWeb>=7.2.0<7.2.11
Fortinet FortiWeb>=7.4.0<7.4.6
Fortinet FortiWeb=7.6.0
Fortinet FortiSRA>=1.4.0<1.4.3

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to FortiPAM version 1.5.0 or above Upgrade to FortiPAM version 1.4.3 or above Upgrade to upcoming FortiPAM version 1.3.2 or above Upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.6.1 or above Upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.4.7 or above Upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.2.13 or above Upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.0.20 or above Upgrade to FortiOS version 7.6.0 or above Upgrade to FortiOS version 7.4.5 or above Upgrade to FortiOS version 7.2.10 or above Upgrade to FortiOS version 7.0.16 or above Upgrade to FortiOS version 6.4.16 or above Upgrade to FortiOS version 6.2.17 or above Upgrade to upcoming FortiAuthenticator version 7.0.0 or above Upgrade to FortiWeb version 7.6.1 or above Upgrade to FortiWeb version 7.4.6 or above Upgrade to FortiWeb version 7.2.11 or above Upgrade to FortiWeb version 7.0.11 or above Fortinet remediated this issue in FortiSASE version 24.4.b1 and hence customers do not need to perform any action. Upgrade to FortiSRA version 1.5.0 or above Upgrade to FortiSRA version 1.4.3 or above

Event History

Mar 11, 2025
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:54 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 14, 2025
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·07:55 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-45324?

CVE-2024-45324 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to exploit the system through controlled format strings.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-45324?

To remediate CVE-2024-45324, it is advised to upgrade affected FortiOS and FortiProxy versions to their respective patched versions.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-45324?

CVE-2024-45324 affects FortiOS versions from 7.4.0 to 7.4.4, 7.2.0 to 7.2.9, 7.0.0 to 7.0.15, and below 6.4.15 as well as specific FortiProxy and FortiPAM versions.

4

What types of products are impacted by CVE-2024-45324?

CVE-2024-45324 impacts FortiOS, FortiProxy, FortiPAM, FortiSRA, and FortiWeb products.

5

Is there an immediate risk if I am using a vulnerable version associated with CVE-2024-45324?

Yes, using a vulnerable version related to CVE-2024-45324 poses an immediate risk of exploitation by malicious actors.

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