CWE
119
Advisory Published
Advisory Published

FG-IR-23-415: Buffer overflow in administrative interface

First published: Tue May 14 2024(Updated: )

A stack-based buffer overflow [CWE-121] vulnerability in FortiOS administrative interface may allow a privileged attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands via crafted HTTP or HTTPs requests.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine>=7.4.0<=7.4.1
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine>=7.2.1<=7.2.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of FG-IR-23-415?

    The severity of FG-IR-23-415 is critical due to the potential for arbitrary code execution by a privileged attacker.

  • How do I fix FG-IR-23-415?

    To fix FG-IR-23-415, upgrade FortiOS to version 7.4.2 or 7.2.8 or later.

  • Which versions of FortiOS are affected by FG-IR-23-415?

    FortiOS versions 7.4.0 to 7.4.1 and 7.2.1 to 7.2.7 are affected by FG-IR-23-415.

  • Can FG-IR-23-415 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, FG-IR-23-415 can be exploited remotely through crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests.

  • Who is impacted by FG-IR-23-415?

    Any organization using the affected versions of FortiOS is at risk of FG-IR-23-415.

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