CVE-2024-46668: Multipart Form Data Denial of Service

Published Jan 14, 2025
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Updated

An allocation of resources without limits or throttling vulnerability [CWE-770] in FortiOS versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.8, versions 7.0.0 through 7.0.15, and versions 6.4.0 through 6.4.15 may allow an unauthenticated remote user to consume all system memory via multiple large file uploads.

Other sources

An allocation of resources without limits or throttling vulnerability [CWE-770] in some FortiOS API endpoints may allow an unauthenticated remote user to consume all system memory via multiple large file uploads.

FortiGuard

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.4.0<=7.4.4
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2.0<=7.2.8
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.0.0<=7.0.15
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.4.0<=6.4.15
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.4.0<6.4.16
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.0.0<7.0.16
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2.0<7.2.9
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.4.0<7.4.5

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to FortiOS version 7.6.0 or above Upgrade to FortiOS version 7.4.5 or above Upgrade to FortiOS version 7.2.9 or above Upgrade to FortiOS version 7.0.16 or above Upgrade to FortiOS version 6.4.16 or above

Event History

Jan 14, 2025
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:08 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-46668?

CVE-2024-46668 has a high severity level due to its potential to allow unauthenticated remote users to consume all system memory.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-46668?

To fix CVE-2024-46668, upgrade your FortiOS to version 7.4.5, 7.2.9, or 7.0.16, or upgrade from any affected version to a patched release.

3

Which FortiOS versions are affected by CVE-2024-46668?

CVE-2024-46668 affects FortiOS versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, 7.2.0 through 7.2.8, 7.0.0 through 7.0.15, and 6.4.0 through 6.4.15.

4

Who is the vendor for CVE-2024-46668?

The vendor for CVE-2024-46668 is Fortinet.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-46668?

CVE-2024-46668 is classified as an allocation of resources without limits or throttling vulnerability.

Contact

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