Input validation error in Fortinet, FortiOS

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU41381

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-2216

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

The FortiManager protocol service in Fortinet FortiOS before 4.3.16 and 5.0.0 before 5.0.8 on FortiGate devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted request.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiOS: 4.3.10 - 5.0.7

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:4.3.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:4.3.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:4.3.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:5.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:5.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:5.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:5.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:5.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://secunia.com/advisories/60724
https://www.fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-14-006/
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/730964
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69338
https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030753
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95442

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.