Format string error in FortiOS and FortiProxy fortiguard-resources CLI
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-43953 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-134 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
FortiOS Operating systems & Components / Operating system FortiProxy Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc |
| Vendor | Fortinet, Inc |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Format string error
EUVDB-ID: #VU77182
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-43953
CWE-ID:
CWE-134 - Use of Externally-Controlled Format String
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsFortiOS: 6.2.0 - 7.2.4
FortiProxy: 7.0.0 - 7.2.1
External linkshttp://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-463
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
