7.3
Advisory Published
Updated

FG-IR-20-170: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (Denial of Service) in login module

First published: Tue Aug 03 2021(Updated: )

An uncontrolled resource consumption (denial of service) vulnerability in FortiSandbox and FortiAuthenticator login modules may allow an unauthenticated attacker to bring the device into an unresponsive state via specifically-crafted long request parameters.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Fortinet FortiSandbox Firmware
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of FG-IR-20-170?

    The severity of FG-IR-20-170 is considered high due to its potential to enable denial of service attacks.

  • How do I fix FG-IR-20-170?

    To fix FG-IR-20-170, update to the latest firmware version of FortiSandbox or FortiAuthenticator where the vulnerability is patched.

  • What types of devices are affected by FG-IR-20-170?

    The devices affected by FG-IR-20-170 include FortiSandbox and FortiAuthenticator.

  • Can FG-IR-20-170 be exploited by an authenticated user?

    FG-IR-20-170 can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker, making it particularly critical to address.

  • What are the potential impacts of FG-IR-20-170?

    The potential impacts of FG-IR-20-170 include the device becoming unresponsive, resulting in denial of service.

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