SB2023061317 - Format string error in FortiOS and FortiProxy fortiguard-resources CLI



SB2023061317 - Format string error in FortiOS and FortiProxy fortiguard-resources CLI

Published: June 13, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023061317
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Format string error (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-43953)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the device.

The vulnerability exists due to a format string error in fortiguard-resources CLI command. A local user can pass specially crafted argument to the affected CLI command and execute arbitrary code on the target system.



Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.