CVE-2024-46666: Unchecked boundary length causing multiple logic flaws
First published: Tue Jan 14 2025(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.
Credit: psirt@fortinet.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine | >=7.4.0<7.4.5>=7.2>=7.0>=6.4 | |
| Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine | =. | |
| Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine | >=7.4.0<=7.4.4 | |
| Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine | >=7.2.0<=7.2.8 | |
| Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine | >=7.0 | |
| Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine | >=6.4 |
Remedy
Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.6.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.4.5 or above
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
Can CVE-2024-46666 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-46666 can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker through specially crafted requests.
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