FG-IR-23-432: Firewall deny policy bypass
First published: Tue Dec 12 2023(Updated: )
An improper access control vulnerability [CWE-284] in FortiOS and FortiProxy may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass the firewall deny geolocalisation policy via timing the bypass with a GeoIP database update.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine | =. | |
| Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine | >=7.0 | |
| Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine | >=6.4 | |
| Fortinet FortiProxy | >=7.2.0<=7.2.3 | |
| Fortinet FortiProxy | >=7.0.0<=7.0.9 | |
| Fortinet FortiProxy | >=2.0.0<=2.0.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of FG-IR-23-432?
The FG-IR-23-432 vulnerability has a critical severity level due to its potential for unauthorized access.
How do I fix FG-IR-23-432?
To fix FG-IR-23-432, update FortiOS to version 7.2.1 or later, or FortiProxy to version 7.2.4 or later.
Who is affected by FG-IR-23-432?
FG-IR-23-432 affects FortiOS and FortiProxy versions prior to the specified remedy versions.
What type of vulnerability is FG-IR-23-432?
FG-IR-23-432 is an improper access control vulnerability classified under CWE-284.
Can FG-IR-23-432 be exploited remotely?
Yes, FG-IR-23-432 can be exploited by a remote unauthenticated attacker.
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