CVE-2024-46666: Unchecked boundary length causing multiple logic flaws

Published Jan 14, 2025
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Updated

An allocation of resources without limits or throttling [CWE-770] vulnerability in FortiOS may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to prevent access to the GUI via specially crafted requests directed at specific endpoints.

Other sources

An allocation of resources without limits or throttling [CWE-770] vulnerability in FortiOS versions 7.6.0, versions 7.4.4 through 7.4.0, 7.2 all versions, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to prevent access to the GUI via specially crafted requests directed at specific endpoints.

MITRE

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.4.0<7.4.5, >=7.2, >=7.0, >=6.4
Fortinet FortiOS=.
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.4.0<=7.4.4
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2.0<=7.2.8
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.0
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.4
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.4.0<7.2.9
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.4.0<7.4.5
Fortinet FortiOS=7.6.0

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.6.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.4.5 or above

Event History

Jan 14, 2025
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:09 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 22, 2025
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·03:16 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-46666?

CVE-2024-46666 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote unauthenticated attackers to disrupt access to the GUI.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-46666?

To fix CVE-2024-46666, upgrade to FortiOS version 7.6.1 or any affected version patched to 7.4.5, 7.2.9, or later.

3

What versions of FortiOS are affected by CVE-2024-46666?

CVE-2024-46666 affects FortiOS versions including but not limited to 7.0, 6.4, 7.2.x, and 7.4.0 through 7.4.4.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-46666?

CVE-2024-46666 is an allocation of resources without limits or throttling vulnerability categorized under CWE-770.

5

Can CVE-2024-46666 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-46666 can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker through specially crafted requests.

Contact

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