What is the severity of CVE-2024-46663?

CVE-2024-46663 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution by a privileged attacker.

How do I fix CVE-2024-46663?

To mitigate CVE-2024-46663, upgrade Fortinet FortiMail CLI to version 7.6.2 or later, or ensure you are not using versions 7.6.0 to 7.6.1 or before 7.4.3.

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-46663?

CVE-2024-46663 affects Fortinet FortiMail CLI version 7.6.0 to 7.6.1 and versions prior to 7.4.3.

What is a stack-buffer overflow vulnerability in the context of CVE-2024-46663?

A stack-buffer overflow vulnerability like CVE-2024-46663 allows attackers to exploit memory allocation errors to execute arbitrary code.

Who can exploit CVE-2024-46663?

CVE-2024-46663 can be exploited by a privileged attacker capable of executing specially crafted CLI commands.

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CVE-2024-46663

medium

6.7

CWE

121 119

11/3/2025

12/3/2025

CVE-2024-46663: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Mar 11 2025(Updated: 3 weeks ago)

A stack-buffer overflow vulnerability [CWE-121] in Fortinet FortiMail CLI version 7.6.0 through 7.6.1 and before 7.4.3 allows a privileged attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands via specifically crafted CLI commands.

Credit: psirt@fortinet.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Fortinet FortiMail CLI	>=7.6.0<=7.6.1<7.4.3

Remedy

Please upgrade to FortiMail version 7.6.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiMail version 7.4.4 or above

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Reference Links

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-331

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-46663?
CVE-2024-46663 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution by a privileged attacker.
How do I fix CVE-2024-46663?
To mitigate CVE-2024-46663, upgrade Fortinet FortiMail CLI to version 7.6.2 or later, or ensure you are not using versions 7.6.0 to 7.6.1 or before 7.4.3.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-46663?
CVE-2024-46663 affects Fortinet FortiMail CLI version 7.6.0 to 7.6.1 and versions prior to 7.4.3.
What is a stack-buffer overflow vulnerability in the context of CVE-2024-46663?
A stack-buffer overflow vulnerability like CVE-2024-46663 allows attackers to exploit memory allocation errors to execute arbitrary code.
Who can exploit CVE-2024-46663?
CVE-2024-46663 can be exploited by a privileged attacker capable of executing specially crafted CLI commands.

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