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

Published Aug 3, 2021
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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 Software

2 affected components
Fortinet FortiSandbox
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator

Event History

Aug 3, 2021
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 25, 2024
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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

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

4

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.

5

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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