7.1
Advisory Published

FG-IR-24-219: Multipart Form Data Denial of Service

First published: Tue Jan 14 2025(Updated: )

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.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine>=7.4.0<=7.4.4
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine>=7.2.0<=7.2.8
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine>=7.0.0<=7.0.15
Fortinet FortiOS IPS Engine>=6.4.0<=6.4.15

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of FG-IR-24-219?

    FG-IR-24-219 is classified as a significant vulnerability due to its potential for resource exhaustion.

  • How do I fix FG-IR-24-219?

    To mitigate FG-IR-24-219, upgrade your FortiOS to version 7.4.5, 7.2.9, or 7.0.16 or later.

  • Who is affected by FG-IR-24-219?

    FG-IR-24-219 affects users of FortiOS versions 6.4.0 to 6.4.15, 7.0.0 to 7.0.15, 7.2.0 to 7.2.8, and 7.4.0 to 7.4.4.

  • What type of attack does FG-IR-24-219 enable?

    FG-IR-24-219 allows unauthenticated remote users to consume system memory through multiple large file uploads.

  • Is there a workaround for FG-IR-24-219?

    There are no known workarounds for FG-IR-24-219; upgrading to a fixed version is the recommended action.

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